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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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
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
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
Indoor Mask Mandate Coming to an End
On February 7, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced it will end the indoor mask mandate in public places by March 31, 2022. OHA also stated they would consider lifting
It’s Time to Post and Submit Your 300A Data
Don’t Forget: It’s time to post your OSHA 300A Summary and submit your 300A data to federal OSHA By Feb 1: Post Your OSHA 300A Summary Post a copy of
Oregon OSHA Proposes Rules to Protect Workers Against Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke
February 2, 2022 Oregon OSHA is proposing rules that would strengthen protections for Oregon workers against health and safety hazards linked to the impacts of climate change: extreme heat and
EQC Votes to Establish Climate Protection Program
New DEQ program will reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon by 90% by 2050 The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission voted 3-1 to establish the Climate Protection Program which sets enforceable