COVID-19 Job Site Safety and Health Practices
All contractors should incorporate COVID-19 transmission and prevention into all job hazard analyses (JHAs) and pre-task safety planning for all aspects of the work. This tool is provided solely as
Author: Karla Holland
Medical Community in Urgent Need of Personal Protection Equipment
[Updated March 24] The medical community in Oregon is urgently requesting any spare personal protection equipment to keep medical providers safe while treating patients with COVID-19. There is an insufficient
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).
Best Practices for Working Remotely
Information provided by Convergence Networks. We live in a unique moment when technology allows us to remain connected during times of uncertainty. Digital platforms like Microsoft Teams create opportunities
Oregon’s Stay at Home Order and What it Means for Construction
This morning, as expected, Oregon Governor Kate Brown issued an Executive Order (EO 20-12, attached) ordering all Oregonians to stay at home, outlined a list of non-essential businesses that are
Congress Ready to Act on $2 Trillion Stimulus Package
The Senate is expected to vote on a $2 trillion stimulus bill tonight that is designed to address economic dislocations caused by the national response to the Coronavirus. The House
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Remote Workers
Information provided by Luminant Digital Security. The global response to the COVID-19 outbreak has led to a drastic increase in companies empowering their teams to work remotely. While this
Congress Passes $2 Trillion Disaster Relief Bill
On March 25, the U.S. Senate passed the largest economic aid package in our nation’s history. On a 96 to 0 vote, the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic
AGCA Workforce Development Scholarship for Students Application Due 6/1
The AGCERF Workforce Development Scholarship Application Deadline is June 1 For Students in Technical and Craft Programs The AGC of America Education and Research Foundation offers Workforce Development Scholarships to
Job Site COVID-19 Banners and Posters Now Available
Be Smart: Stay 6 Feet Apart AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter has developed job site banners (3’x7′) and posters (12″x18″). We will provide up to three banners and five posters per member.