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)
Category: Statewide Issues
What Does the Future of P3 Look Like in Oregon?
Find out at the 2014 AGC Annual Business Meeting! January 10 Hilton Portland & Executive Tower 10–11:45 am As the year begins, it’s time to take stock and chart a
Missed AGC’s First Sick Leave Training? Our Next Training is Here!
AGC is here to help our members prepare for the City of Portland’s Mandated Sick Leave Ordinance! AGC has developed for our members a detailed, construction-specific technical assistance package containing
2014 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
AGC enjoyed a successful 2014 Oregon Legislative Session highlighted by the approval of several bills and appropriations that will help the construction sector grow. These include: additional investments in career
ODOT Proposes DBE Goal
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2014–2016 Notice of Proposed DBE Goal: ODOT proposes an overall DBE goal of 12.29% for Federal Highway Administration-funded projects for FFY
Apprenticeship Bill Passes Oregon House
Today, on only the third day of Oregon’s short legislative session, a bill of considerable interest to AGC passed out of the House. House Bill 4058 addresses the addition of apprenticeship
2012 Legislative Session Convened Yesterday
Yesterday marked the start of the first official annual legislative session, which was approved by Oregon voters in 2010. Prior to this year, the Oregon Legislature regularly convened biannually; past
A Message from the New Oregon Transportation Commission Chair
For those of you who are interested in the Oregon Department of Transportation and general transportation news throughout the state, you may enjoy reading this introductory article from the new
The Economics of Construction Employment in Oregon
The Oregon Employment Department recently published two articles focused on Oregon’s economy, with special focus on the construction industry. For those of you who have some free time over the
Prevailing Wage Rate Information and Seminars
The Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) publishes Oregon state prevailing wage rates in January and July of each year. A second publication, Definitions of Covered Occupations for Public Works