Oregon OSHA Features Fortis Safety Director
Oregon OSHA recently released their June–July issue of their Health and Safety Resource. In their “Going the Distance” article they focus on Demetra Star, safety director for chapter member Fortis
Author: Karla Holland
AGC’s 2015 Legislative Session Report
On Monday, July 6, the 2015 Oregon Legislature finished its business. Most observers agree this was unlike any session in recent memory. Before the session really got underway, Governor John
Chapter Members Recognized for Concrete Work
The 35th annual Excellence in Concrete Awards celebration was held at the Salem Convention Center in April. More than 60 entries were submitted; 17 were judged best in class in
ODOT DBE Goal for FY2015-2016 Approved
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has approved ODOT’s overall DBE goal for Federal Fiscal Year 2015-2016 in accordance with 49 CFR §26.45. The approved overall goal is 13.1% for FFY
Prevent Heat Illness for Workers in Rising Temperatures
Learn the signs of heat exhaustion; take precaution Landscaping, construction, and agriculture are all labor-intensive activities that can raise the body temperature of workers in hot weather. This could lead
Final Call: ODOT Disparity Study Survey
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
AGC Members Win Big at DJC DMWESB TopProjects
2013 DMWESB TopProject Winners Second Place Private Buildings: Pacificmark Construction First Place Public Buildings: Catworks Construction Second Place Public Buildings: Parrish Excavating Third Place Public Buildings: Classique Floors Third Place
Enjoy Great Education and Speakers at the Convention
Join us at the 2013 Summer Convention, presented by Anchor Insurance & Surety, Inc. We have an all-star lineup of speakers, who will inform and inspire you to be a
Open House for Oregon Convention Center Hotel Project
Metro announced that it will hold an open house for the general public to learn more about the proposed convention center hotel project on August 1. Project team members will
Oregon OSHA’s proposed crane operator training rule suspended
Following a federal OSHA proposal to delay qualification and certification requirements for crane operators, Oregon OSHA postponed work on its proposed crane operator safety-training rule. In December 2012, Oregon OSHA