AGC’s 2021 Oregon Legislative Report
Photo: © Abigail Dollins – USA TODAY NETWORK The 2021 Legislative Session will be remembered for a long list of firsts. The Capitol was closed the entire session to the
Category: In the News
Statewide Mask Mandate Takes Effect Friday, Aug 13
During a news conference, Gov. Kate Brown provided further details on the reinstatement of the statewide mask mandate that she previously announced. The new mask requirement for all indoor public
SAIF Offers Expertise on COVID-19 Workplace Safety
Many of us are aware of the human toll the virus has taken on the health of people and communities. But how have workers specifically been impacted? In addition to
Statewide Mask Mandate Effective Today
Following this week’s announcement from Gov. Brown that she will reinstate the statewide mask mandate, effective today, Aug. 13, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon Occupational Safety & Health
Meet the New Build Oregon
The construction industry is booming, yet nearly 90 percent of contractors in Oregon and SW Washington report difficulty filling some or all their skilled worker positions. It’s up to us,
Statewide Mask Mandate Begins 8/27
Governor Kate Brown today announced new statewide outdoor mask requirements to help stop the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant. Effective Friday, August 27, masks will be required in
Oregon OSHA Free Online Spanish Fall Protection Training
Oregon OSHA launches free Spanish online training for fall protection in construction Employers and workers who speak Spanish and engage in construction activities in Oregon now have a free and
AGC Innovating for Good
AGC member Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt recently featured the Associated General Contractors in a short video as part of their Innovating for Good series. They spoke with representatives from both
Member Update: COVID-19 Guidelines and Resources
It has been several months since I have been in contact to update you about COVID-19 and its effect on the construction industry. I want to thank you for all that you have done to keep your
Portland’s Ramsay Signs Featured in WSJ Article
Oregon-Columbia Chapter member Ramsay Signs Inc. was featured in a November 15, 2020 Wall Street Journal article (click here to view article; subscription required). The article, titled “Coronavirus Surge Tests