US Construction Employment At Lowest July Level Since 2008
The unemployment rate for construction workers fell to the lowest July level in five years last month, even though employment has stagnated in the past four months, according to an
Author: Karla Holland
AGC Solutions: Taking Control of Healthcare Expenses
The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter is pleased to announce a new solution available to all members and their employees. CoPatient is an online patient advocacy company that is focused
Oregon Students Invited to Enter Safety Video Contest
Win cash for creative workplace safety messages Students have used original music, special effects, and offbeat characters to promote young worker safety and health. The annual Speak up. Work safe.
SAIF Names John Plotkin as Next President and CEO
The SAIF Corporation Board of Directors today announced that John Plotkin will be SAIF’s next president and chief executive officer. Plotkin is currently the Interim CEO and vice-chair of the
AGC Responds to BOLI Proposal on Portland’s Sick Leave Ordinance
The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter expressed its appreciation for Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Commissioner Brad Avakian’s proposal to soften the impact of the City of Portland’s Sick
AGCA Awards Deadlines Just Around the Corner
Build America and AGC in the Community Competitions Soon to Close! AGC of America’s awards season is well underway, and with the Nov. 1 deadline for both the AGC/Alliant Build
It’s Award Time: Chapter and National Safety Awards
The Oregon-Columbia Chapter’s Recognition of Safety Excellence (ROSE) Award recognizes chapter leaders in safety excellence, provides an excellent way to document your achievements in safety, and offers an opportunity to
ODOT Outreach Program To Connect Businesses
New outreach program will connect small, large businesses The Oregon Department of Transportation is piloting a new web-based outreach program as part of the newly formed Oregon Small Business Initiative,
Unlicensed Construction Activity Alert
CCB hits the street to watch for unlicensed construction activity The Construction Contractors Board (CCB) has hit the streets from the valley to the coast, looking for thieves pretending to
Tenative Agreement reached between OUS and SEIU #503
Early this morning the bargaining teams for SEIU Local 503, and the Oregon University System reached a tentative agreement. A ratification vote by mail will take place over the next