Construction Prices Up; Margins Tighter
The price of new nonresidential buildings accelerated in October as contractors attempted to recoup fast-rising costs for materials and labor, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of
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Changes to Rental Tax on Heavy Equipment Starting January 1, 2019
In 2018, the Oregon Legislature passed HB 4139 to reform taxation of heavy rental equipment. Heavy equipment providers will now be exempt from paying property tax on rental fleets (subject
Get to Know Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
AGC would not be able to have the successful events and meetings without our generous partners! As a benefit of our yearly Partner Program, we spotlight each of our member
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
Free Training for Fall Prevention in Construction
Construction workers make up approximately four percent of the country’s workforce but account for an average of 19% of all job-related fatalities each year. Consistently, over the past five years
DJC Op-Ed: Effort under way to inventory off-road diesel equipment
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the DJC on January 15 in Buildings Bridges and Roads, and can be viewed here (subscription required)
Let’s Not Celebrate Quitters’ Day
Three ways to support your workers’ resolutions Information provided by SAIF While many recognize the new year as a chance to kickstart healthier habits, SAIF encourages you and your employees
Northwest Construction Firms Feeling Lack of Qualified Workers
Nearly 80 percent of construction firms plan to expand headcount in 2019, but most are also worried about their ability to find qualified workers. Seventy-nine percent of construction firms plan
AGC Mourns Passing of Lloyd Babler Jr.
Lloyd Babler Jr. April 1, 1931–Dec. 20, 2018 Our beloved Lloyd Babler Jr., passed away, peacefully, Dec. 20, 2018. He was 87 ¾ years old. Lloyd was born in Portland,
AGC Federal Government Shutdown Update
The partial government shutdown that began on December 22nd has entered its 13th day (the longest was the 21-day shutdown in 1995–96). The dispute over funding for the southern border