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
Author: Karla Holland
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
Construction Zone Photo Radar Bill Signed by Governor
The governor has signed into law House Bill 2265 that allows photo radar to be used in construction zones. HB 2265 lifts the sunset on a program that permits the
Bill Restoring Exclusive Remedy Workers’ Comp Protections Ready for Governor’s Signature
Today, the Oregon House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate Bill 678 following the bill’s unanimous passage in the Senate. The bill is now on its way to the governor’s desk
US Construction Employment At Lowest July Level Since 2008
The unemployment rate for construction workers fell to the lowest July level in five years last month, even though employment has stagnated in the past four months, according to an
Oregon Students Invited to Enter Safety Video Contest
Win cash for creative workplace safety messages Students have used original music, special effects, and offbeat characters to promote young worker safety and health. The annual Speak up. Work safe.
SAIF Names John Plotkin as Next President and CEO
The SAIF Corporation Board of Directors today announced that John Plotkin will be SAIF’s next president and chief executive officer. Plotkin is currently the Interim CEO and vice-chair of the
AGC Responds to BOLI Proposal on Portland’s Sick Leave Ordinance
The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter expressed its appreciation for Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Commissioner Brad Avakian’s proposal to soften the impact of the City of Portland’s Sick