OSU College of Engineering Names New Dean
Sandra Woods, a former Oregon State University environmental engineer who has led the engineering program at Colorado State University for the past seven years, was today named dean of the
Author: Karla Holland
Transportation bill showdown begins next week
From AGC of America: A 90-day extension of current transportation funding would create “havoc” for cities and states trying to plan their transportation projects, said Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), speaking
Federal Highway Bills Head to Conference
Wednesday, April 25 the US House of Representatives voted to meet with the US Senate to negotiate a bill funding federal highway and transit programs. House Members approved a motion
Ceremony to Honor Fallen Oregon Workers
Oregon OSHA sent AGC the following invitation to attend the annual Workers Memorial Day ceremony in Salem. The program includes the reading of names of Oregon workers killed on the
Oregon Employers: Mandatory Union Notices Delayed – Again
Over the past several months, employers were facing an April 30, 2012 deadline to comply with new National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rules that requires nearly all employers in Oregon
Is 2012 the Last Great Year to Preserve Your Wealth?
Norm Pendell, Trace Skopil, and Dave Girt, Partners, Moss Adams LLP have written an informative article on estate planning and preserving your wealth. The article is geared towards business owners
New ODOT DBE Program Goals – Public Hearing Announcement
ODOT has announced new Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program goals. You have two opportunities to learn about the changes ODOT is proposing and to comment (see below). Specifically, ODOT is
Call for Input: ODOT Prime Contractor Evaluation Form DRAFT
ODOT recently completed an internal review of their contractor evaluation practices and determined revisions need to be made to the evaluation process to better capture relevant information. A committee was
AGC of America Rolls Out New ConsensusDocs Platform
AGC of America (AGCA) is announcing a new and significantly improved technology platform for ConsensusDocs contracts that is scheduled for release next week. AGCA will do a soft, phased launch
Wildish Wins 1st Place AGC Construction Safety Excellence Award!
The AGC Construction Safety and Excellence Awards recognize companies who have developed and implemented excellent safety and loss prevention programs. Congratulations to Wildish who brought home First Place in the