National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls June 2–6
The intent of this Safety Stand-Down is to raise awareness of preventing fall hazards in construction. Falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of injury and death for
Author: Karla Holland
GOSH Conference Accepting Safety Nominations
Honor workplace safety and health excellence Nominations are being accepted for the 2015 Oregon GOSH Awards, which will honor organizations and individuals who make extraordinary contributions to workplace safety and
AGC of America: Construction Spending Rises Slightly in April
Total construction spending rose modestly for the third straight month in April as a mix of increases and declines in public and private categories showed the sector’s recovery remains fragile
Help With Hiring Veterans
The National Guard Helps You Hire Guard Members and Other Veterans State National Guard commands and nonprofit organizations they work with can help you more successfully identify, interview, and hire
All AGC Members Welcome to Attend Legislative Committee Forum
A Legislative Committee Forum will be held Wednesday April 2, 2014 from 7:30-9:00am in the AGC Boardroom. All AGC members are welcome to attend! Members will hear how AGC fared
Workplace Deaths Continue to Decline
Oregon Announces 2013 Workplace Deaths Majority of deaths in construction Twenty-nine people covered by the Oregon workers’ compensation system died on the job during 2013, the Department of Consumer and
Nearly $9M Awarded 24 CTE Grants to 140 Oregon Schools
Major investment in career technical education will expand hands-on learning to 140 schools Oregon Department of Education Announcement – January 7 In a major expansion of career readiness investment, 140
AGCA Announces Changes to Council Structure
Important Changes to AGC of America Specialty Contractors Council and Service & Supply Council Structure Revisions to the AGC of America Bylaws adopted at the 2013 Annual Convention included several
Portland’s Sick Leave Law Can Be Headache! Let AGC Help You!
AGC is here to help our members understand the City of Portland’s Mandated Sick Leave Ordinance! AGC has developed for you and your employees a detailed, construction-specific technical assistance package
What Does the Future of P3 Look Like in Oregon?
Find out at the 2014 AGC Annual Business Meeting! January 10 Hilton Portland & Executive Tower 10–11:45 am As the year begins, it’s time to take stock and chart a