Do You Have What It Takes to be a Carpenter?
The month of October has been declared by the Governor as “Careers in Construction Month.” Do you have what it takes to join this well-paying and highly skilled industry? If
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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
Paid Sick Leave: Your Input Needed
Provide Input on Oregon’s Statewide Paid Sick Leave Administrative Rules The Bureau of Labor and Industries (“BOLI”) is now accepting comments from the public on the administrative rules for the
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
October is Oregon’s Careers in Construction Month
Oregon Joins National Effort to Recognize Construction Careers Oregon Governor Kate Brown recently declared October 2015 Careers in Construction Month (Careers in Construction Month 2015). The purpose is to increase
OP ED: Construction workers of the 21st century
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver One cannot pick up a publication today without seeing something about the
AGC/Moss Adams Salary Survey is Now Open!
Pacific Northwest Construction Industry 2015 Salary Survey Better Data for Better Business Decisions Moss Adams and several Northwest chapters of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) are currently gathering
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
OP-ED: To recruit workers, go where they go
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver As our industry enters into its busy season, thousands of Oregon students
Seminars to Navigate Occupational Wage Survey
Portland and Salem Seminars Will Help Construction Industry Navigate Occupational Wage Survey Free workshops will provide tips to make survey reporting easier Three construction industry-focused seminars will help contractors and