Help Get Out the Construction Vote
With only 11 days left until Election Day, AGC of America wants to make sure you’re prepared to vote if you haven’t already cast your 2020 ballot. Visit the AGC
Category: In the News
Update on the Santiam Rebuild Coalition
by Frosti Adams As the embers have cooled and the winds have died down, the magnitude of the Santiam Canyon fires continues to hit home. If you have driven through
Civil Disturbance Mitigation Planning Checklist for Construction
Contractors and owners operating across the US should anticipate an elevated risk of social unrest, civil disturbance, and political violence before, during, and after the presidential election. The following was
AGC Ready to Work With President-Elect Biden
The Associated General Contractors of America’s chief executive officer, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to the election of Joseph Biden to serve as the next president
Watch For Freight and Speed Restrictions on Fire Impacted Highways
The traveling public and commercial freight haulers are reminded that restrictions apply to some Oregon highway sections where wildfire recovery efforts are continuing. Impacted highways with active work zones are
National Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls in Construction May 4-8, 2020
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 320 of the 1,008 construction fatalities recorded in 2018 (BLS data).
Construction Safety Week Announces Built on Safety Contest
Cash prizes awarded for entries that bring this year’s theme to life Construction Safety Week, an annual industrywide education and awareness event originally formed in 2014, is asking workers, families
AGCA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Guidance
With coverage of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continuing to dominate the news, AGC of America has assembled general guidance and resources online to help members take a proactive approach and
New Member Web Portal Requires New Profile
We are excited to announce that we will be rolling out an all-new member web portal! This updated members-only area of the chapter website will allow for more seamless event
AGC | ODOT Annual Meeting Presentations
The 2020 AGC|ODOT Annual Meeting was held Friday, February 24, with presentations covering a wide range of issues. The morning session kicked off with a message from the Oregon Transportation