AGC’s 2015 Mid-Session Report
Last week, the 2015 Legislative Session reached its first crucial deadline. Most bills not voted on as of last Tuesday’s self-imposed deadline are likely not moving forward in this session.
Category: Public Contracting
Seminars to Navigate Occupational Wage Survey
Portland and Salem Seminars Will Help Construction Industry Navigate Occupational Wage Survey Free workshops will provide tips to make survey reporting easier Three construction industry-focused seminars will help contractors and
AGC’s 2015 Legislative Session Report
On Monday, July 6, the 2015 Oregon Legislature finished its business. Most observers agree this was unlike any session in recent memory. Before the session really got underway, Governor John
City of Portland Early Assistance and Public Works Inquiry Changes
Effective July 1, 2013, the City of Portland will offer a more integrated set of options for development early assistance so customers do not have to sign up for multiple meetings to
CMGC Bill Ready for Governor’s Signature
AGC supported Senate Bill 254, currently waiting for the governor’s signature, that will change Oregon’s public contracting law. This new law is the product of a workgroup convened following the
Prevailing Wage Seminar: The What, Who, and Why of It – March 21
The class is now full! A new class has been scheduled for April 23. AGC is hosting a free prevailing wage seminar March 21 from 9 am–12 pm at the
AGC Updates Core Policy Positions
Today, AGC’s Board of Directors voted to formalize two updated Core Policy Positions regarding career technical education and the use of alternative contracting methods. On Wednesday April 2, the Legislative
All AGC Members Welcome to Attend Legislative Committee Forum
A Legislative Committee Forum will be held Wednesday April 2, 2014 from 7:30-9:00am in the AGC Boardroom. All AGC members are welcome to attend! Members will hear how AGC fared
Sandherr Comments on State of the Union Speech
CONGRESS SHOULD HEED PRESIDENT’S CALL FOR SWIFT ACTION ON LONG-TERM TRANSPORTATION AND WATER RESOURCES BILLS Top Construction Official Adds that the President’s Proposals to Improve Skills Training Have the Potential
Proposed Federal Rule Could Add Cost, Administrative Burdens
Here is a repost of a blog entry from AGC of America’s Tamika Carter about a proposed federal rule that may place significant additional cost and administrative burdens on your