Don’t Miss Out! The AGC/ODOT Annual Meeting is February 3rd!
Registration Deadline Tomorrow is the deadline to register for the AGC/ODOT Annual Meeting. So if you haven’t had a chance to do so already, you can register online by clicking
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Seeking Nominations for 2012-13 AGC of America Service and Supply Council
The AGC of America Service and Supply Council would appreciate your assistance in nominating members of your Chapter, who would like to serve on the Service and Supply Council (S
Support the OSU ASC Student Competition Team
With only three weeks until the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Student Competition, Oregon State University Construction Engineering Management (CEM) students are busy preparing and excitement is building for their
A Message from the New Oregon Transportation Commission Chair
For those of you who are interested in the Oregon Department of Transportation and general transportation news throughout the state, you may enjoy reading this introductory article from the new
Recent news on the economy
Here are a couple of links to some recent news stories (some good, some not-so-good) affecting our industry: Oregon universities win $3.5 million federal grant to study sustainable transportation. Vestas
The Economics of Construction Employment in Oregon
The Oregon Employment Department recently published two articles focused on Oregon’s economy, with special focus on the construction industry. For those of you who have some free time over the
Need for Water Infrastructure Improvements Front Page News in DC
The Washington Post featured an above-the-fold front page story on the state of water and wastewater infrastructure in D.C. and the rest of the U.S. “Although they are out of
Feds Ban Truck Driver Use of Hand Held Mobile Phones
The US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule that restricts the use of hand-held mobile telephones by interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers
Oregon Revenue Forecast Released Yesterday
Yesterday the state’s economists released their most recent economic and revenue forecast. The general fund budget for this biennium is now expected to come in at $14.8 billion, approximately $35
ACTION ALERT: Ask Your US Senator to Support Transportation Funding
Committees in the United States Senate have completed action on Federal transportation reauthorization legislation. The US Senate will begin action on the floor tomorrow with a parliamentary procedure called a