Washington State Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Contractors
NOTE: This item was originally posted by the AGC Inland Northwest Chapter in an email sent April 9, 2012. __________ The Washington State Supreme Court recently took the position requested
Author: Karla Holland
CCB Website Is Getting a New Look!
The Construction Contractor Board (CCB) is following in the footsteps of other state agencies and giving their website a new look. The site will have the same look as the
EPA Releases Template for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
AGC of America recently alerted local chapters that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a new template for stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs). The SWPPPs are site-specific documents
Oregon Court of Appeals Ruling May Hurt LLCs
The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled in late February in Cortez v. Nacco Materials Handling Group, Inc. that the exclusive remedy provision of the workers’ compensation law does not protect
BOLI Notice: Prevailing Rates of Wage Amendments
Here’s a recent message AGC received from BOLI: “Amendments to the Prevailing Rates of Wage for Public Works Contracts in Oregon will be published on April 1, 2012. These amendments
Congratulations Build America Award Winners!
We are proud to share with all of you that at the 2012 AGC Annual Convention, two AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter members, Advanced American Construction and Hamilton Construction, were recognized as
State Highway Fund Revenue Forecast
On Monday, March 19th the state published the most recent revenue forecast for the State Highway Fund. The December 2011 forecast shows a 2.2% drop in future revenues in comparison
“Quickie Election” Rule – Effective April 30, 2012
The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) rule on representation case procedures went into effect on April 30, 2012. Referred to as the “Quickie Election” or “Ambush Election” rule, would speed
EPA Clean Diesel Funding Opportunity
Last week, AGC received this message from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality about a new funding opportunity through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Please continue reading for more
National Labor Relations Board “Quickie” Election Rule Blocked
On May 14, 2012, US District Court Judge James E. Boasberg issued his decision finding that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) did not have the authority to issues its