CLC Tours The Cameron Apartments
Every June, the Construction Leadership Council has an opportunity to tour the job site of a unique project in the Portland area. Yesterday, the CLC had an interesting and educational
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OROSHA Reminds You to Prevent Heat Illness During Heat Wave
Landscaping, construction, and agriculture are all labor-intensive activities that can raise the body temperature of workers in hot weather. This could lead to heat illness or even death, if precautions
Workplace Safety Training Grants Available
Interactive, mobile-friendly ideas encouraged Starting July 1, Oregon OSHA will accept applications for the development of innovative workplace safety and health training programs. Oregon OSHA, a division of the Department
AGC’s Kevin Wheatcroft Receives SPY Award
AGC Safety Professional Receives Prestigious Award Kevin Wheatcroft, one of AGC’s safety management consultants, was awarded the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Columbia-Willamette Chapter’s Safety Professional of the Year
Workers’ Comp Participants Receive Nearly $8M Retro
AGC/SAIF Members Rewarded for Safety Efforts The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter (AGC) and SAIF Corporation announced today a $7,966,561 retrospective return for the 661 companies who participated in the
Transportation Investment Will Increase National Employment
Construction Employment Declines in Half of the States Between May and June as Congress Seeks New Way to Pay for Needed Transportation Upgrades Illinois and Rhode Island Have Biggest Declines
Senate Debates Long-Term Highway and Transit Bill
News From the AGC of America By a vote of 62–36, the Senate this evening voted to begin debate on the long-term highway and transit bill known as the “Drive
Oregon Needs Funding Help with Deficient Bridges
Oregon Business Magazine weighed in on Oregon’s infrastructure woes: Oregon needs funding help with deficient bridges Must Reads Friday, June 12, 2015 By Jacob Palmer, Digital News Editor There are
Oregon OSHA Features Fortis Safety Director
Oregon OSHA recently released their June–July issue of their Health and Safety Resource. In their “Going the Distance” article they focus on Demetra Star, safety director for chapter member Fortis
AGC’s 2015 Legislative Session Report
On Monday, July 6, the 2015 Oregon Legislature finished its business. Most observers agree this was unlike any session in recent memory. Before the session really got underway, Governor John