Construction Jobs Jump 58,000 in February
Construction employment increased by 58,000 jobs in February to the highest level since November 2008 with gains in both residential and nonresidential segments, according to an analysis of new government
Category: National Issues
Countdown to First National Traffic Incident Response Week
This month, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and its partners began a year-long effort to engage state DOTs, first responders, community traffic reporters, drivers’ education instructors, grassroots preparedness organizations, and
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
3,477 People Killed by Distracted Driving in 2015 391,000 People Injured by Distracted Driving in 2015 660,000 Drivers Using Electronic Devices While Driving During the Day Technology allows us to
Portland-Vancouver: Strong construction job growth continues
Construction employment increased in 264 out of 358 metro areas between June 2016 and June 2017, declined in 57 and stagnated in 37, according to a new analysis of federal
Videos Reveal Unwelcome Visitors to Jobsites and Cranes
More than a dozen internet videos, recently gaining in popularity, depict a group of young people accessing local construction sites after-hours and even during the day. These individuals are climbing
Chapter Member Testifies on National Issue
In late May, AGC members Ed DeLisle and Andy Brown of Glen/Mar Construction of Portland, Ore. testified at a US House Small Business Committee hearing on change order delays and the impacts they can have
Work Zone Crashes: An Avoidable Tragedy
May is Oregon Transportation Safety Month! Information provided by the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Don’t Zone Out: Work Zone Safety Month
May 2017 is Transportation Safety Awareness Month and Oregon’s Kick off to the Work Zone Construction Season Drivers traveling Oregon roads are asked to recognize the importance of slowing down
National Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction May 8–12
National Fall Safety Stand-Down Free webinar and live Facebook chat on roofing and construction safety to be held as part of National Safety Stand-Down to raise awareness of fall hazards
Construction spending continues record streak
Construction spending is at record levels for the second straight month in March and is up 4.9 percent for the first three months of year compared to the same period