AGC Member Discount for PBJ How Oregon Works
Thursday, May 13 10–11:00 am Portland Business Journal is bringing forth the annual How Oregon Works event. How Oregon Works (“HOW”) is a recurring editorial series that explores workforce challenges
Category: Industry Issues
What Do You Think of ODOT’s Transportation Safety Action Plan?
You are invited to review and comment on the draft 2021 Oregon Transportation Safety Action Plan. As you are most likely aware, this draft plan is aimed at helping Oregon
Complete the Construction Industry Salary Survey
The Moss Adams 2021 Construction Industry Salary Survey is open and will run through July 30, 2021. We encourage you to participate! The annual survey tracks employee compensation trends and
Water. Rest. Shade. Keeping Workers Safe in the Heat
OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention campaign, launched in 2011, educates employers and workers on the dangers of working in the heat. Through training sessions, outreach events, informational sessions, publications, social media
Feedback Needed on OR Architecture and Construction Industry Standards
To strengthen career and technical educational (CTE) instruction statewide, the Oregon Department of Education is seeking employer input on the skills desired of entry-level job candidates in the Architecture and
Severe Heat Alert Across the NW
When the temperature goes up, heat can make you sick. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in the low 100’s.
Four Ways to Keep Workplaces Safe This Summer
Oregon kicked off the start of summer with temperatures spiking in the 90s and 100s in many parts of the state this week. Wildfires are cropping up as well, as
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
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
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,