AGC Mourns Loss of Past President Bill Moe
William ‘Bill’ Moe Feb. 1, 1940–June 25, 2018 William “Bill” Moe was born Feb. 1, 1940 in The Dalles, Ore. He passed away at age 78 at St. Charles Hospital
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AGC Awards $203,000 to Construction-Focused Workforce Development Programs
This summer Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter is pleased to announce another year of grant funds to help support programming that seeks to improve the construction workforce pipeline. The construction
DJC Op-Ed: Exceptional safety performance can be worth big bucks
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the DJC on August 14 in Buildings Bridges and Roads and can be viewed here (subscription required).
ODOT Small Biz Mgmt Class Tuition Sponsorships Available
ODOT is now accepting applications from Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certified firms interested in taking part in our sponsorship opportunity Increase your skills through the Small Business Development Center’s
Summer School for Teachers
Usually summer break is a time for educators to unwind from the past school year and gear up for the next school year. This summer, educators statewide spent part of
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
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