OP-ED: Jordan Cove project will transform community, industry
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver In the 1970s, the southwestern Oregon economy was thriving due in large
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So. Oregon Contractor Discusses Workforce Training
Russ Batzer Responds to AGC of America Survey Results On September 9, AGC of America released this press release outlining the results of their workforce survey. It turns out that
Construction Unemployment Hits Sept Low, But Hiring Slows
Construction Unemployment Falls to Lowest September Mark in 15 Years as Hiring Slows Amid Growing Worker Shortages Warning that Worker Shortages Could Lead to Higher Construction Costs and Slower Schedules,
OP-ED: Uneven recovery means more work is needed
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver As we approach the eighth anniversary of the start of the Great
13 Proven Steps to Improve Construction Worker Safety
After making significant progress in reducing the total number of construction fatalities from a record high of 1,239 in 2006 to a record low of 738 in 2011, the total
Do You Have What It Takes to be a Pipefitter?
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? Pipefitters
Student Essay Competition Deadline Approaching
Construction management or engineering seniors eligible to submit Allhands essay by November 16, 2015. The competition is still open to any senior-level student in a four or five-year ABET or
Court Issues Stay of EPA/Corps Regulation RE: Waters of US
The EPA issued a ruling in May that redefined “the waters of the US” for the Clean Water Act. The ruling extended federal jurisdiction over small waterways that were previously
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