Congratulations Build America Award Winners!
We are proud to share with all of you that at the 2012 AGC Annual Convention, two AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter members, Advanced American Construction and Hamilton Construction, were recognized as
Author: Karla Holland
State Highway Fund Revenue Forecast
On Monday, March 19th the state published the most recent revenue forecast for the State Highway Fund. The December 2011 forecast shows a 2.2% drop in future revenues in comparison
“Quickie Election” Rule – Effective April 30, 2012
The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) rule on representation case procedures went into effect on April 30, 2012. Referred to as the “Quickie Election” or “Ambush Election” rule, would speed
EPA Clean Diesel Funding Opportunity
Last week, AGC received this message from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality about a new funding opportunity through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Please continue reading for more
National Labor Relations Board “Quickie” Election Rule Blocked
On May 14, 2012, US District Court Judge James E. Boasberg issued his decision finding that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) did not have the authority to issues its
Summary: Federal Highway Bill
NOTE:Â This summary was prepared by Brian Deery, Senior Director of AGC of America’s Highway and Transportation Division. To obtain a PDF version of this summary, please click: Summary of
Safety Talk: Working in Hot Weather
Working in hot weather can be a health risk. An understanding of the risks and appropriate preventive measures can significantly reduce the risk of heat related illness. Read more… http://blog.circlesafety.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/Working-in-Hot-Weather-Safety-Talk.pdf
Celebration of Life for Fred Williams
A celebration of life for Fred Williams has been announced. Saturday, July 7 Noon–3 pm Damascus, Ore. If you would like to attend the celebration, please contact rebekahjoy@comcast.net. You will
Congressional Conferees Close to a Deal on Federal Highway Bill
The House and Senate are moving closer to a deal on the highway and bridge portions of the surface transportation reauthorization bill. This afternoon, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John
AGC Says Goodbye to Fred Williams
Fred Williams served as the Oregon-Columbia Chapter treasurer for many years, quietly spending countless hours attending to the financial needs of the chapter. Fred lost his long battle with cancer on