Incentives for DC Fly-Ins
AEM Offers Travel Incentive to Attend Washington, DC Fly-Ins Support new highway bill; Join industry at TCC Fly-in, related events The current Highway Bill expires September 30. The Highway Trust
Author: Karla Holland
AGCA Foundation Scholarships Apps Now Open!
Funding Available for the 2015–16 Academic Year Do you know of promising students in a four or five year ABET or ACCE-accredited civil engineering or construction management program that will
Technology Improves Safety
Advances in electronic tools help identify, mitigate risks Electronic messaging, videos, GPS, mobile, and wireless devices are part of our daily lives. In the last twenty years, technology has drastically
$8.5 Million WC Retro Return Announced
AGC/SAIF Workers’ Compensation Program Participants to Receive $8.5 Million Retro Return – Another Successful Year! The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter (AGC) and SAIF Corporation announced today an $8,522,347 million retrospective
Congress Approves Reforms To Workforce Development System
Yesterday, the U.S. House overwhelming passed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (H.R. 803 — information about the bill and a summary can be found here) by a vote of
AGC Awards Over $192,000 in Workforce Grants
The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter recognizes the critical need to increase and maintain a pipeline of skilled tradespeople and professionals to ensure well trained construction workforce for the future.
2015 AGCA Awards Competitions Now Open
Members and chapters encouraged to apply; deadline is 10/31. AGC of America is proud to announce the launch of the 2015 AGC/Alliant Build America competition. Also now open is the
OSHA’s Campaign to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers
Heat illness can be deadly. Every year, thousands of workers become sick from exposure to heat; some even die. Heat illnesses and deaths are preventable. Employers are responsible for providing
Heat Index App From OSHA for iPhone and Android
When you’re working in the heat, safety comes first. With the OSHA Heat Safety Tool, you have vital safety information available whenever and wherever you need it—right on your mobile
Reducing Speed in Work Zones
Research and advances in technology will lead to improved safety Speed is a top concern for those involved with a road construction. In fact, speed (driving too fast for conditions)