Senate to Pass Highway Funding Extension; Obama Will Sign
After weeks of back and forth between the House and Senate, a short-term extension of the current transportation authorization with a temporary funding patch for the Highway Trust Fund is
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It Can Be a Dangerous Profession
Two recent work-related fatalities remind us to support each other The week of July 20 was a terrible week for the Oregon Department of Transportation. On July 22, ODOT Transportation
2015 Construction Industry Hiring and Business Outlook Survey
You could win a $100 Amazon gift card! AGC of America is once again getting ready to begin preparing the 2015 Construction Industry Hiring and Business Outlook. A key component
Separating Workers From Traffic
Variety of tools available to reduce risk Oregon Department of Transportation employee Tim Swift said it was just a few years ago that he was working on a section of
Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Cert Extended
OSHA is publishing this final rule to extend for three years the employer duty to ensure crane operator competency for construction work, from November 10, 2014 to November 10, 2017.
Take the Hiring and Business Outlook Survey
AGC of America and their partner Sage are preparing the 2016 Construction Industry Hiring and Business Outlook. A key component of that outlook is the information they hope to gather
BuildCon 2015: Workforce, Collaboration, and Safety
October 7–9 San Diego, California AGC of America’s BuildCon 2015 will provide construction professionals the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge and insight from industry leaders, owners, and contractor peers
Register for the AGCA Hwy Contractors Conference
2015 AGC of America Highway & Transportation Contractors Conference November 5–7, 2015 Marriott Desert Ridge Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona This 1.5 day conference brings together contractors, suppliers, owners, and key industry
Contractors Feeling Workforce Pinch
Nationwide survey finds 86 percent of contractors have difficulty filling key craft and salaried jobs as demand for construction increases All 21 Crafts in Survey are in Short Supply at
Construction Spending in June Grows at Fastest Rate Since 2006
PRESS RELEASE FROM AGC OF AMERICA Construction spending in June recorded the highest year-over-year growth rate since 2006, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association