AGCA Survey on PLAs
As you may already be aware, President Biden has begun the regulatory process which will require federal prime contractors and subcontractors to engage in negotiation or agree to project labor
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Retaining Employees During the Labor Shortage
Bryan Ortiz, AGC Safety Management Consultant We all know about the labor shortage that has been affecting the construction industry. Whenever I ask our members about the greatest challenge they
DEQ 2022 Grant Funds are Available to Replace and Retrofit Diesel Equipment
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is providing approximately $8 million in grant funding for diesel equipment owners to replace older and more polluting diesel engines with new, cleaner technologies
2022 Oregon Legislative Session Report
Once again, the Oregon State Legislature overreached what voters had in mind when approving annual legislative sessions in 2010. Originally created to make technical fixes and budgetary adjustments, legislative short
Contractors, protect yourself from check overpayment scams!
Check overpayment scams happen in many industries, including the construction industry. These scams begin when a scammer overpays for a service, then asks the victim to return the difference. The
AGC/ODOT Annual Meeting: March 4, 2022
Associated General Contractors (AGC) and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) are jointly hosting this virtual meeting for staff involved in transportation project delivery. This event will include updates from
Mask Mandates Ending for Most Locations; How Does It Affect Your Company?
Information provided by HR Answers, AGC’s HR Advice partner. While many states have already lifted their mask mandates for most indoor and outdoor locations Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii have continued
Indoor Mask Mandate Will End March 12
[Updated Feb 28] Gov. Kate Brown announced that the state’s indoor mask mandate for employers and public spaces will end March. 12. Just last week, the state had announced that
Washington State Changes to COVID Requirements
[February 17] COVID-19 trends give leaders confidence to look towards next phase of pandemic response With dropping hospitalization rates, improving vaccination rates, and broad access to masks and tests, Gov. Jay
Access New Training Courses From the Comfort of Your Own Office
Build your skills with AGCA’s live virtual courses New knowledge leads to new opportunities for your construction business. Fortunately, it’s never been easier to build your skill set and access