AGC’s 2015 Mid-Session Report
Last week, the 2015 Legislative Session reached its first crucial deadline. Most bills not voted on as of last Tuesday’s self-imposed deadline are likely not moving forward in this session.
Author: Karla Holland
Beware of Bogus AGCA Endorsement Claim
Caution: AGCA Members Solicited for Media Piece Claiming AGCA Endorsement Last week, several members alerted their local chapter to requests from Focus Media Group, or Mark Peters on behalf of Focus
Fallen Workers to be Remembered 4/28
Workers Memorial Day to be observed with Salem ceremony Not all Oregon families experience the safe return of their loved one following a day at work. Oregon workers who died
OP ED: Construction workers of the 21st century
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver One cannot pick up a publication today without seeing something about the
Check Out ODOT’s Small Contracting Program
ODOT’s newly-restructured Small Contracting Program supports small businesses ODOT invites contractors, consultants, and professional services to join their newly-restructured Small Contracting Program, or SCP. The “refreshed” program now offers more
Workers Speak Out About Being Hit in Oregon Work Zones
Governor Brown, ODOT, and highway construction contractors call attention to the dangers when travelers moving through work zones speed or don’t pay attention Travelers can help protect themselves and their
AGC’s 2nd VP Addresses Highway Work Zone Safety
To draw attention to avoidable work zone tragedies, the Oregon-Columbia Chapter of the Associated General Contractors, the Oregon Trucking Associations, AAA Oregon/Idaho, the Oregon State Police, the Oregon Department of
AGC and OSU Mourn Loss of Long-Time Supporter
Philanthropist Ed Lynch Dies at 94 Ed Lynch, well known supporter of the Oregon State University Construction Education Management program, passed away on Sunday evening, May 10. Ed was the
Drivers, Passengers More Likely to be Hurt in Work Zone Crashes
AGC of America calls for better safety measures as new data shows nearly half of road contractors suffered car crashes in work zones Construction officials urge summer travel motorists to
ODOT Wants You!
Attention Businesses! ODOT is compiling a list of companies interested in working on road, highway, and bridge projects. This includes any construction, engineering and design, trucking, and materials supply on