PLA Info Center
AGC’s resource for information on project labor agreements and Oregon Governor Tina Kotek’s Executive Order 24-31, which mandated the use of PLAs on state-funded construction projects. The executive order
Resource Type: Industry Resources
Elevating Worker Well-Being Part 2: Top Tips for Construction and Trades
By Dede Montgomery, Workplace Safety, Health, and Well-Being Consultant Last fall, we shared ideas and practices to elevate worker well-being in the construction industry. If you missed that article, you
2025 AGC/ODOT Annual Meeting
Friday, February 7, 2025 Recognizing that it takes collaboration across disciplines to achieve a world-class transportation system, Associated General Contractors (AGC) Oregon Chapter and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)
Working Safely in Cold Conditions
Information provided by Rob Roloson, AGC Safety Management Consultant As we head into the heart of winter it may be a good time to review some safety tips for working
Preparing for Winter Driving
By Andrew Johnson CSP, CHST, CRIS, AGC Safety Management Consultant The roads are dangerous on even the nicest day, but in the winter, the dangers of driving can increase dramatically.
Elevating Well-Being for Construction and Trades Workers
By Dede Montgomery, Workplace Safety, Health, and Well-Being Consultant How are you feeling these days? If we ask this question at work, we are likely to get different responses depending
Improving Incident Investigations
Learning from incidents is vital in aiding organizations in the elimination of serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs). Most incident investigation resources focus on the analysis of data collected, and there
Measure 118: Defeat The Costly Tax on Sales
The Effects of Measure 118 to the Construction Industry: Defeat The Costly Tax on Sales A group of California pro-tax activists are promoting a drastic $6.8 billion dollar tax increase
Stretch & Flex: Fitness for Business, Fitness for Duty
Holt Andron, CSP, CHST, AGC Safety Management Consultant Implementing a pre-shift stretch and flex program is a fairly common practice in the construction industry, but there are differing opinions on
Why Owners and Managers Should Rethink Their PPE
Nathan Taylor, CSP, ASP, CHST, AGC Safety Management Consultant In the construction industry, personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. While it’s standard practice