Meet the New Build Oregon
The construction industry is booming, yet nearly 90 percent of contractors in Oregon and SW Washington report difficulty filling some or all their skilled worker positions. It’s up to us,
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AGC Innovating for Good
AGC member Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt recently featured the Associated General Contractors in a short video as part of their Innovating for Good series. They spoke with representatives from both
Salsgiver Appointed to Governor’s Wildfire Economic Recovery Council
Governor’s Wildfire Economic Recovery Council Holds First Meeting Full membership roster now available Mike Salsgiver, the Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter executive director, has been appointed to Oregon Governor Kate
DJC Op-Ed: Taxes and spending: Oregon’s total cost of citizenship
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the DJC on March 17 in Buildings Bridges and Roads, and can be viewed here (subscription required).
Construction Industry and State Agencies Partner to Keep Workers Safe Amid COVID-19
Industry leaders and regulators champion workplace safety guidelines to protect public health Click here to download the press release Salem, Ore. – The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter (AGC) has
DJC Op-Ed: To continue construction, companies must commit to safety
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the DJC on April 14 in Buildings bridges and Roads, and can be viewed here (subscription required).
Keep an Eye Out for Work Zones
Traffic on Oregon roads is lighter these days, but our work zones are still humming. May is Work Zone Safety Month in Oregon, a chance to remind drivers: when you
AGC/SAIF Members Receive $3.3 Million Retro Return
Wilsonville, Ore.—The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter (AGC) and SAIF announced today a $3,360,142 retrospective return for the 639 companies who participated in the AGC/SAIF group workers’ compensation program during
DJC Op-Ed: Extreme Measures Needed to Improve Safety in Construction
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the DJC on May 14 in Buildings Bridges and Roads, and can be viewed here (subscription required).
Op-Ed: Building in Urban Areas is a Continuing Challenge
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the Business Tribune on June 13, 2019. It’s important to remember that temporary changes to the flow