Construction Jobs At Highest Level Since 2008; Pay Rises
Construction employment increased by 36,000 jobs in January to the highest level since November 2008 as employers increased pay in an effort to address a chronic worker shortage, according to
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The Future of Workforce Development Starts Now
The Future of Workforce Development Starts Now By Amy King, Communications Manager for NCCER Regardless of the technological advancements that are developed, the most important part of the construction industry
Jordan Cove Supporters Going Back to FERC
Jordan Cove LNG has finalized its optimized project design and intends to file a new application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. “While the decision on Friday was disappointing, we
Seasonal Employees Need Safety Training, Too!
As companies rush to hire workers for the holiday season, SAIF has tips on how to provide safety training to new employees of all ages Whether it’s your first job
Give Us an Update on Your Workforce Issues
Give AGC an Update on Your Workforce Situation AGC of America continues to hear from many contractors that the labor market remains tight. While it is clear that worker shortages
2017 Northwest Construction Industry Salary Survey
Lend Us Your Numbers to Win a Free Compensation Study To make the best decisions for your business, you need up-to-date, relevant data. Our survey, published in partnership with Moss
Chapter Board Endorses IP65
Initiative Supports Career Technical Education in Oregon High Schools Today the Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter (AGC) Board of Directors voted to support Initiative Petition (IP) 65 (ip65.org), a ballot
OP-ED: A postmortem of the 2016 legislative session
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver Oregon’s 78th legislative session came to a close earlier this month. This
DOL Announces Final Rule Updating Overtime Exemptions
DOL Announces Final Rule Updating Overtime Exemptions Re-Published With Permission Jean Ohman Back Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Attorneys at Law 503-796-2960 jback@schwabe.com At long last the DOL has announced publication
Review and Comment on the ODOT Disparity Study
2016 ODOT Disparity Study The Oregon Department of Transportation 2016 Disparity Study is analyzing whether there is a level playing field for minority- and women-owned firms in the Oregon transportation