2013 AGC Legislative Session Report
The 2013 Oregon Legislative Session adjourned July 8, 2013. AGC’s Legislative Report highlighting the most significant bills and investments AGC’s team worked to get approved, passed, or defeated can be
Author: Karla Holland
AGCA Award Program Deadlines Announced
AGC of America has announced the launch of the 2014 AGC/Alliant Build America competition. Also now open is the AGC in the Community competition. All member companies in good standing
$5.9 Million Retro Return Announced
AGC/SAIF Workers’ Compensation Program Participants to Receive $5.9 Million Retro Return – Another Successful Year! The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter (AGC) and SAIF Corporation announced today a $5,885,733 million retrospective
The Heat is On…in Construction
The hot weather’s here for the construction industry. Take a moment to consider the ways you can make the work environment safer and more comfortable. Oregon OSHA has published information
Low-Carbon Standards Bill Won’t Help The Environment or Economy
While economists and pundits describe the period from 2008 to 2013 as “the Great Recession,” for the commercial construction industry it has been the Second Great Depression. Our industry has
Apprenticeship Task Force Bill Signed by Governor
Today, the governor signed Senate Bill 782, a bill that creates a task force to review the issues associated with a potential apprenticeship requirement for state agencies. Since the 2005
City of Portland Early Assistance and Public Works Inquiry Changes
Effective July 1, 2013, the City of Portland will offer a more integrated set of options for development early assistance so customers do not have to sign up for multiple meetings to
CMGC Bill Ready for Governor’s Signature
AGC supported Senate Bill 254, currently waiting for the governor’s signature, that will change Oregon’s public contracting law. This new law is the product of a workgroup convened following the
National Construction Employment Increased In April & May
Construction Employment Hits All-time High in Louisiana and North Dakota While South Dakota and Arizona Lead Monthly Job Growth, and Texas and California Lead Sector Growth for the Year Arlington,
ODOT Announces DBE Goal
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal Federal Fiscal Years 2014–2016 The Oregon Department of Transportation recently proposed their overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 14.68% for Federal Highway Administration-funded projects. The