Construction Spending Still Strong, But Drops From May High
Construction spending declined 1.1 percent in June from an upwardly revised record level in May, but there were widespread gains in both public and private investment for the first half
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Construction Employment Increases in 272 Metro Areas
Construction employment increased in 272 (76 percent) out of 358 metro areas between June 2017 and June 2018, declined in 44 (12 percent) and was unchanged in 42, according to
City of Prineville Seeks DBE Information for Airport Work
The City of Prineville, owner of the Prineville Municipal Airport in Prineville, OR, is in the process of developing its Fiscal Year 2018 through 2020 goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Temporary Exclusion from Federal Contractor Paid Leave Rule for CBAs Doesn’t Apply to Most Union Construction Contractors
Union contractors may not rely on contributions to typical vacation or welfare plans as a basis for claiming the temporary exclusion to the federal contractor paid sick leave rule, the
Members Recognized at Event for Women
DJC’s Women of Vision is an educational and awards program that supports the women who are shaping our built environment with their leadership, mentoring efforts, community involvement and the promotion
Support Warrior Canine Connection Through AGC Charities
In honor of the association’s Centennial Year, AGC Charities is helping to renovate a historic dairy barn that will serve as the new healing quarters for Warrior Canine Connection, a nonprofit that helps
AGC Urges You to Vote Yes on 104
One of the most important votes you can make is in support of Measure 104. What is the problem that must be solved? Oregon’s State Legislature has successfully worked around
AGCA Centennial Videos Reflect a Century of Stories
AGC of America has released materials celebrating their 100th Anniversary. Learn about the history of the association, past presidents, awards, foundation efforts, and videos and photos from all over the
Workers’ compensation costs to drop for sixth-straight year
Oregon’s Department of Consumer and Business Services released the following announcement on September 10, 2018: Oregon employers next year, on average, will pay $1.12 per $100 of payroll for workers’
3M DBI-SALA Self Retracting Lifeline Recall
3M DBI-SALA 16-Foot Talon Self Retracting Lefeline: Stop Use and Recall Field Service Action 3M Fall Protection has detected a small quantity of DBI-SALA® 16 Ft. Talon™ Self Retracting Lifelines