EPA Clean Diesel Funding Opportunity
Last week, AGC received this message from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality about a new funding opportunity through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Please continue reading for more
Category: In the News
National Labor Relations Board “Quickie” Election Rule Blocked
On May 14, 2012, US District Court Judge James E. Boasberg issued his decision finding that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) did not have the authority to issues its
Summary: Federal Highway Bill
NOTE:Â This summary was prepared by Brian Deery, Senior Director of AGC of America’s Highway and Transportation Division. To obtain a PDF version of this summary, please click: Summary of
Celebration of Life for Fred Williams
A celebration of life for Fred Williams has been announced. Saturday, July 7 Noon–3 pm Damascus, Ore. If you would like to attend the celebration, please contact rebekahjoy@comcast.net. You will
AGC Says Goodbye to Fred Williams
Fred Williams served as the Oregon-Columbia Chapter treasurer for many years, quietly spending countless hours attending to the financial needs of the chapter. Fred lost his long battle with cancer on
Connecting Veterans to the Construction Industry
Knowing that the nation’s veterans can serve as a good pool of potential construction craftworkers, but also understanding that making the connections with the nation’s veterans as they leave service
AGC Mourns Passing of Rob Bogatay
Rob Bogatay has been a long-time member of AGC, and has been a supporter of chapter efforts in the Klamath area for many years. He was active in the Klamath
Portland Harbor Partnership – Superfund Cleanup
Members of the Portland Harbor Partnership (PHP) joined us at our May Board of Directors meeting to share with the group PHP’s plans for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site. The
Happy Retirement Jack Markgraf!
Jack Markgraf, former chair of the Klamath Area Council, recently retired. At the May Board of Directors Meeting, Jack was recognized by Chapter President Jim McKune for his long-time service
Trends the Construction Industry Can’t Afford to Ignore in 2012
Trends for 2012 Top trends for 2012 are all centered on new technology and creative solutions to economic issues: Tight lending practices, lack of credit and dried up public funding