February 2017 Construction Jobs Continue to Show Strong Growth
Construction employment increased in 257 out of 358 metro areas between February 2017 and February 2018, declined in 50 and stagnated in 51, according to a new analysis of federal
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Caught-In, Caught-Between Construction Deaths Rising
Caught-in and caught-between accidents are part of OSHA’s Focus Four initiative. The other three types of accidents are falls, struck-by incidents, and electrocutions. The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) in
Billions of Dollars for Construction in FY 2018 Funding Bill
On March 21, congressional leaders unveiled a funding bill for fiscal year (FY) 2018 that includes at least $10 billion in additional infrastructure investment—compared to FY 2017 and promised in the Bipartisan Budget
Electronic Injury Tracking Required by July 1, 2018
Electronic Submission of Injury and Illness Records to OSHA Who: Establishments with 250 or more employees that are currently required to keep OSHA injury and illness records, and establishments with
The PRIDE Safety Award Application Deadline is Approaching
The PRIDE application deadline is July 31, 2018 These prestigious awards and the public recognition that comes with them help propel AGC towards its goal of enhancing the public image
Trib OpEd: Oregon needs to gear up for transportation
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the Business Tribune in Transportation Now! on May 12 and can be viewed here. Colorado, Utah, New
Public Hearing – Proposed Silica Medical Evaluation and Timeline Clarification
Public Hearings Scheduled for: Date: June 18, 2018 Time: 10:00 am Location: OROSHA Durham Plaza, 16760 SW Upper Boones Ferry RD Suite 200 Tigard, Or 97224 Oregon OSHA adopted the
Mobile Technology Makes Work Zones Safer
Fifty-four percent of highway contractors reported that motor vehicles had crashed into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work zone
What is an Externship?
In 2016, AGC’s Workforce Coalition and Willamette Education Service District (WESD) started developing ideas to address unfilled positions in the construction industry’s high wage, high demand fields. From this brainstorming,
Nominations Open for DJC Building Diversity Awards
Nomination Deadline: June 22, 2018 Nominate now! The DJC Oregon Building Diversity Awards and Education program celebrates those firms and people that are helping create a more diverse and inclusive