ODOT has announced new Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program goals. You have two opportunities to learn about the changes ODOT is proposing and to comment (see below). Specifically, ODOT is
ODOT recently completed an internal review of their contractor evaluation practices and determined revisions need to be made to the evaluation process to better capture relevant information. A committee was
AGC of America (AGCA) is announcing a new and significantly improved technology platform for ConsensusDocs contracts that is scheduled for release next week. AGCA will do a soft, phased launch
The AGC Construction Safety and Excellence Awards recognize companies who have developed and implemented excellent safety and loss prevention programs. Congratulations to Wildish who brought home First Place in the
NOTE: This item was originally posted by the AGC Inland Northwest Chapter in an email sent April 9, 2012. __________ The Washington State Supreme Court recently took the position requested
The Construction Contractor Board (CCB) is following in the footsteps of other state agencies and giving their website a new look. The site will have the same look as the
AGC of America recently alerted local chapters that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a new template for stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs). The SWPPPs are site-specific documents
The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled in late February in Cortez v. Nacco Materials Handling Group, Inc. that the exclusive remedy provision of the workers’ compensation law does not protect
Here’s a recent message AGC received from BOLI: “Amendments to the Prevailing Rates of Wage for Public Works Contracts in Oregon will be published on April 1, 2012. These amendments
We are proud to share with all of you that at the 2012 AGC Annual Convention, two AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter members, Advanced American Construction and Hamilton Construction, were recognized as
