OP-ED: Metro-area congestion solution needs leadership – now
Recently, I spent several days driving from Portland to Denver and back. I picked the route in part because I wanted to get away from flying. But I also wanted
Author: Karla Holland
Ladder Safety and Alternatives to Ladder Usage Workshop
Ladder injuries are plaguing the construction industry, with frequent falls resulting in many disabling and life-altering injuries. More than 90,000 people are treated in emergency rooms due to ladder falls
Deadline for SIR Awards is Almost Here
Don’t Forget to Nominate for the SIR Awards The Friday, August 19 deadline for the SIR Awards is almost here! Recipients of the SIR Award are recognized for their contributions
WSDOT Disparity Study Stakeholder Meeting
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is conducting a disparity study to examine its contracting practices and review its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. The disparity study seeks to
Build America and AGC in the Community Applications Due Soon!
Alliant Build America Awards and AGC in the Community Applications Due SOON Applications for both competitions are due Oct. 26. If you’ve been putting it off, don’t forget that the
OP-ED: 2016 elections are over – where do we go from here?
Nearly 50 years ago, another Republican President-elect, Richard Nixon, spoke of the “silent majority.” He described these Americans as a large and normally undemonstrative cross-section of the country that just
ODOT Questions Needed for APAO Conference
Annual Asphalt Pavement Conference February 21, 2017 Valley River Inn, Eugene, Ore. The paving conference will feature topics including technological advancements in roadway safety technology (developed from anti-missile technology), using
Construction Employment Numbers are Up!
Construction Firms Add 11,000 Employees in October as Sector’s Employment is at the Highest Level Since December 2008, Despite Drop in Public Spending Private-Sector Demand Pushes Number of Unemployed Construction
The Importance of Balance in Government
The Ancient Greeks spoke and wrote of the importance of balance. This concept embodied the ideals of excellence of character and soundness of mind, which when combined in one well-balanced
Fall Back Safely
SAIF Reminds Workers to Fall Back Safely The end of daylight saving time brings extra safety risks to Oregon workers. As Oregonians prepare to set their clocks back an hour