AGC Updates Core Policy Positions
Today, AGC’s Board of Directors voted to formalize two updated Core Policy Positions regarding career technical education and the use of alternative contracting methods. On Wednesday April 2, the Legislative
Author: Karla Holland
Take a Fresh Look at Work Zone Safety
Everyone plays a role in keeping workers and travelers safe in work zones Investments in transportation contribute to safer roads, as well as to a healthier economy. Over the last
Work Zone Crashes: A Regular Occurrence for Contractors
Forty-Five Percent of Highway Contractors Had Vehicles Crash into Their Construction Work Zones During the Past Year Vehicle drivers and passengers are more likely to be killed or injured during
AGC Supports OSU Industry Liaison Position
Associated General Contractors funds position The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter recently committed to fully support an “AGC Industry Liaison” position in the School of Civil and Construction Engineering (CCE),
Celebrating 100 Years of Workers’ Comp
Check out the exhibit at the Oregon Historical Society celebrating 100 years of caring for injured workers and making Oregon workplaces safer. One hundred years ago, SAIF (known then as
Port of Portland Accepting Protégé Applications
The Port of Portland is again hosting its annual Mentor Protégé Program. Those businesses accepted to the program are paired with two mentors to help develop marketing strategies, understand financial
USDOT Announces Rulemaking; Task Force Members Sought
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to develop regulations requiring the use of Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) on trucks that operate in interstate
What Does “Safe” Mean in a Work Zone?
This is the second in a series of articles on work zone safety provided by the Oregon Department of Transportation. Stay tuned for additional articles. When you ask an engineer,
Incentives for DC Fly-Ins
AEM Offers Travel Incentive to Attend Washington, DC Fly-Ins Support new highway bill; Join industry at TCC Fly-in, related events The current Highway Bill expires September 30. The Highway Trust
AGCA Foundation Scholarships Apps Now Open!
Funding Available for the 2015–16 Academic Year Do you know of promising students in a four or five year ABET or ACCE-accredited civil engineering or construction management program that will