Working on a Project Near a Railroad?
Survey on Railroad Issues Impacting Construction Contractors working on construction projects for DOTs or other non-railroad owners near or on a railroad right of way are often required to comply
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Construction Unemployment Hits Sept Low, But Hiring Slows
Construction Unemployment Falls to Lowest September Mark in 15 Years as Hiring Slows Amid Growing Worker Shortages Warning that Worker Shortages Could Lead to Higher Construction Costs and Slower Schedules,
13 Proven Steps to Improve Construction Worker Safety
After making significant progress in reducing the total number of construction fatalities from a record high of 1,239 in 2006 to a record low of 738 in 2011, the total
Student Essay Competition Deadline Approaching
Construction management or engineering seniors eligible to submit Allhands essay by November 16, 2015. The competition is still open to any senior-level student in a four or five-year ABET or
Court Issues Stay of EPA/Corps Regulation RE: Waters of US
The EPA issued a ruling in May that redefined “the waters of the US” for the Clean Water Act. The ruling extended federal jurisdiction over small waterways that were previously
2015 PNW Construction Salary Guide Available
2015 Guide Now Available The results are in! In conjunction with several Northwest chapters of the Associated General Contractors of America, the 12th Construction Industry Salary Survey, which gathers data
Construction and Oregon’s Economy
Construction Accounts for $8 Billion of Oregon’s Economy in 2014 Report from Associated General Contractors of America shows continued economic growth and rising wages in construction Oregon’s construction industry accounted
Beware of Bogus AGCA Endorsement Claim
Caution: AGCA Members Solicited for Media Piece Claiming AGCA Endorsement Last week, several members alerted their local chapter to requests from Focus Media Group, or Mark Peters on behalf of Focus
Drivers, Passengers More Likely to be Hurt in Work Zone Crashes
AGC of America calls for better safety measures as new data shows nearly half of road contractors suffered car crashes in work zones Construction officials urge summer travel motorists to
Having a Difficult Time Finding Qualified Workers?
AGC of America continues to hear from many contractors that the labor market has become tighter since AGCA last surveyed its members about the extent of workforce shortages. While it