Congress to Hear Testimony on Multiemployer Pension Plans
On Tuesday, March 5 at 7:00 am PST, a hearing will take place before the House Education and Workforce’s Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions. Harold Force, president of
Author: Karla Holland
Construction Industry United in Supporting Limiting Retainage on Construction Contracts
Yesterday, after lengthy internal discussions within AGC and among many other industry associations, a bill that will result in a fair and consistent approach to the retainage issue was discussed
OR OSHA Adopted Changes – Cranes and Derricks
Oregon OSHA – Adopted Changes With Federal OSHA Amendments in Construction to Demolition and Underground Construction This rulemaking is to keep Oregon OSHA in harmony with recent changes to Federal
Coming Monday: LCFS Lobby Day at the State Capitol
Monday February 25, 2013 is Low Carbon Fuel Standard Lobby Day in the State Capitol. The proposed Low Carbon Fuel Standard in Oregon sounds simple, but is extremely complex. It
AGC’s Sandherr: US Needs Long-Term Transportation Funding
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                            CONTACT: BrianTurmail Wednesday, February 20, 2013                                                          (703) 837-5310; turmailb@agc.org  PRESIDENT’S TRANSPORTATION PLAN SHEDS NEEDED LIGHT ON NATION’S INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS, BUT LACKS ESSENTIAL LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS Administration’s
AGC’s President Weighs in on I-5 Bridge Replacement (Columbia River Crossing) Project Joint Committee Hearing
In yesterday’s Interstate-5 Bridge Replacement Project Joint Committee Hearing, AGC President Tom Gerding testified that: The extended economic recession has had devastating impacts on far too many of our
Spice Up Those Safety Meetings
Some toolbox talks, especially those from a boilerplate, irrelevant safety meeting script, can be a waste of time. To make them enjoyable, interesting and informative, and to motivate workers to
Time to Post Your OSHA 300
It’s that time of year again… Oregon OSHA requires that you post your company’s OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses from February 1 to April 30. It
OSU CEM Officers Lead Winter Wonderings Event with Kids
OSU AGC Student Chapter Officers planned and executed two, 90 minute hands-on workshops for 30 5th and 6th grade T.A.G. students, as a part of as a part of OSU
Summer Convention registration is now open!
Get ready to make a splash! The AGC Summer Convention, presented by Anchor Insurance & Surety, Inc.will be at Salishan Spa and Golf Resort on August 8–10. Registration is open.