February 2017 Construction Jobs Continue to Show Strong Growth
Construction employment increased in 257 out of 358 metro areas between February 2017 and February 2018, declined in 50 and stagnated in 51, according to a new analysis of federal
Category: Employment
DJC Op-Ed: Stepping up to address workforce challenges: part III
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the DJC on June 19 in Buildings Bridges and Roads and can be viewed here (subscription required)
AGCA Workforce Survey
AGC of America continues to hear from many of you that the labor market remains tight. While it is clear that worker shortages are in some cases, a significant problem
Construction Jobs, Wages Continue to Climb in 2018
Construction employment increased by 36,000 jobs in January to the highest level since August 2008, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
New Washington Paid Sick Leave Law
FAQs For Contractors Effective: January 1, 2018 In the fall of 2016, Washington State voters approved, by initiative, a new law that requires employers to provide paid sick leave to
OSU Engineering School Honored for Gender Diversity Efforts
Published by the DJC, by Kent Hohlfeld in Architecture and Engineering January 16, 2018 4:20 pm Oregon State University’s School of Civil and Construction Engineering has won a 2017 Women
Pay Equity FAQs
What is the Oregon Equal Pay Act? In June, Gov. Kate Brown signed the Oregon Equal Pay Act of 2017. The Oregon EPA has two primary components: (1) a prohibition
Additional Washington State Paid Sick Leave Information
A representative from L&I came to AGC on February 15 and outlined the details of the Washington State Paid Sick Leave Law that went into effect January 1, 2018. NOTE:
Construction Employment Surges 61,000 in February; Wages Up 3.3 Percent
Construction employment increased by 61,000 jobs in February to the highest level since June 2008 as rising pay rates enabled the industry to attract more workers, according to an analysis
Metro Construction Growth Continues; Workforce Continued Challenge
Construction employment grew in 273 out of 358 metro areas between December 2017 and December 2018, declined in 37 and was unchanged in 48, according to a new analysis of