Fred Shearer & Sons Takes Time for Safety Break 2015
Fred Shearer & Sons take time out of their busy schedule to celebrate Safety Break 2015. They had a big lunch for all the 100+ employees on May 13 to
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National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
What is a Safety Stand-Down? A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety. This year’s stand-down focuses on fall hazards and reinforcing
Workers Speak Out About Being Hit in Oregon Work Zones
Governor Brown, ODOT, and highway construction contractors call attention to the dangers when travelers moving through work zones speed or don’t pay attention Travelers can help protect themselves and their
Participate in Safety Break for Oregon
Participate in Safety Break for Oregon: Wednesday, May 13 Employers across Oregon are invited to promote workplace safety and health with training, award recognition events, or other creative activities. What
AGC’s 2nd VP Addresses Highway Work Zone Safety
To draw attention to avoidable work zone tragedies, the Oregon-Columbia Chapter of the Associated General Contractors, the Oregon Trucking Associations, AAA Oregon/Idaho, the Oregon State Police, the Oregon Department of
AGC and OSU Mourn Loss of Long-Time Supporter
Philanthropist Ed Lynch Dies at 94 Ed Lynch, well known supporter of the Oregon State University Construction Education Management program, passed away on Sunday evening, May 10. Ed was the
ODOT Wants You!
Attention Businesses! ODOT is compiling a list of companies interested in working on road, highway, and bridge projects. This includes any construction, engineering and design, trucking, and materials supply on
OR Construction Companies Give $1M to OSU Safety Program
April 10, 2015 — Knife River Corporation and MDU Construction Services Group, sister construction companies with deep Oregon roots, announced today that they are giving $1 million to promote worksite
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