Construction Spending Still Strong, But Drops From May High
Construction spending declined 1.1 percent in June from an upwardly revised record level in May, but there were widespread gains in both public and private investment for the first half
Category: Construction Economy
Construction Employment Increases in 272 Metro Areas
Construction employment increased in 272 (76 percent) out of 358 metro areas between June 2017 and June 2018, declined in 44 (12 percent) and was unchanged in 42, according to
President Signs Workforce Executive Order
On July 19, the President signed an Executive Order (EO) that establishes the President’s National Council for the America Worker. The council will help develop a national strategy for job training programs
City of Prineville Seeks DBE Information for Airport Work
The City of Prineville, owner of the Prineville Municipal Airport in Prineville, OR, is in the process of developing its Fiscal Year 2018 through 2020 goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Temporary Exclusion from Federal Contractor Paid Leave Rule for CBAs Doesn’t Apply to Most Union Construction Contractors
Union contractors may not rely on contributions to typical vacation or welfare plans as a basis for claiming the temporary exclusion to the federal contractor paid sick leave rule, the
Celebrating Careers in Construction Month
October is Careers in Construction Month, and what a great time to be talking about finding a career in the construction sector! This month the Oregon Employment Department announced that
AGC Urges You to Vote Yes on 104
One of the most important votes you can make is in support of Measure 104. What is the problem that must be solved? Oregon’s State Legislature has successfully worked around
DJC Op-Ed: Measure 104 would realign Oregon government with constitution
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the DJC on October 16 in Buildings Bridges and Roads and can be viewed here (subscription required).
Workers’ compensation costs to drop for sixth-straight year
Oregon’s Department of Consumer and Business Services released the following announcement on September 10, 2018: Oregon employers next year, on average, will pay $1.12 per $100 of payroll for workers’
Federal Tax Reform Webinar: Monday, November 20
Tax reform legislation is moving quickly in both the US House and Senate, with the House of Representatives preparing to pass it’s legislation today. The situation remains fluid. AGC wants