John Gambatese Elected to National Academy of Construction
The National Academy of Construction has elected John Gambatese, a professor in the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University, as a member of its class of
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OSU Student Survey on Drone Use in Construction
Request on behalf of Yiye Xu, Ph.D. student in Construction Engineering Management and Yelda Turkan, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Civil and Construction Engineering Greetings friends / industry partners /
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
Vote for OIT’s Steel Bridge!
Oregon Tech Civil Engineering Student Steel Bridge Needs Your Vote As part of this year’s Steel Bridge Competition, Oregon Tech’s Steel Bridge Team has taken the challenge of completing the
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
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,
OSU Celebration of Women in Engineering
In recognition of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the College of Engineering at Oregon State University invites you to celebrate the achievements of our faculty and alumnae.
AGCA Workforce Development Scholarship App Deadline June 1
For Students in Technical and Craft Programs The AGC of America Education and Research Foundation offers Workforce Development Scholarships to students enrolled in accredited technical schools or craft training programs
AGC Announces 2020 Grant Awards
This year, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter’s Workforce Development Committee awarded approximately $130,000 to support workforce development projects across the state that focus on developing the current and future skilled trade pipeline.
AGC Releases 2020 Workforce Development Study
Over the last few decades, the construction industry has struggled to recruit young people into the industry, particularly within skilled labor professions. One contributing factor is the lack of a