AGC Mourns Loss of Tary Carlson
Tary Lane Carlson May 7, 1971–March 2, 2018 Published in the Oregonian Tary Lane Carlson died of pancreatic cancer at the unbearably young age of 46, March 2, 2018 at
Author: Karla Holland
Construction Employment Surges 61,000 in February; Wages Up 3.3 Percent
Construction employment increased by 61,000 jobs in February to the highest level since June 2008 as rising pay rates enabled the industry to attract more workers, according to an analysis
Are You Safe Working From Home?
Can you get injured on the job…at home? Whether you are working from home temporarily due to bad weather, or permanently as a remote worker, it’s important to consider how
2018 Oregon Legislative Session Wrap-Up
Printable Version Session Summary In the late afternoon of Saturday, March 3, the 2018 Oregon Legislative Session adjourned after 28 days. Once again, the session did not adhere to what
Members Win Big at National Safety Awards
The purpose of AGC of America’s Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) is to recognize construction companies with outstanding safety, health and risk management programs. Successful applicants’ safety culture will show
March is National Ladder Safety Month
March is National Ladder Safety Month Every year over 300 people die in ladder-related accidents, and thousands suffer disabling injuries. Mark your calendar to join the American Ladder Institute (ALI)
Celebrate Women in Construction Week, March 4–10
Women in Construction Week March 4–10, 2018 NAWIC.org Women in Construction (WIC) Week is the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)’s annual week of celebrating women in construction. The
#WeBuildOregon Instagram Contest
AGC is excited to announce that we are in the initial stages of a developing a youth outreach media campaign, educating and alerting GenZ+ (ages 14–24) to the benefits of
FREE Safety Training for Fall Prevention in Construction in March
AGC of America, supported by a Susan Harwood Federal Grant, is pleased to offer… Safety Training for Fall Prevention in Construction Free to all attendees Dates (this one-day class is
DJC Op-Ed: Another business day, another government mandate
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the DJC on February 20 in Buildlings Bridges and Roads and can be viewed here (subscription required).