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Oregon lost 3,500 construction jobs in past year
Oregon lost 5 percent of its construction jobs from October 2009 to October 2010, according to a survey by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Portland construction employment declines 11%
The Portland area is one of 294 areas in the U.S. that lost construction jobs in the past year, according to new data. An estimated 5,300 jobs were lost in the Portland area, and local contractors say they aren't yet ready to start re-hiring staff.
Construction traffic bad, but not unmanageable
Associated General Contractors of America is pushing for a federal bill that would provide $450 billion to ease construction traffic problems. But other Portland-area contractors say traffic problems are not more than they can handle.
Construction spending up in March
Construction spending grew in March thanks largely to public projects. According to U.S. Department of Commerce numbers, public building project spending rose 2.3 percent.
Oregon lost 13,600 construction jobs over past year
Oregon continues to suffer construction job losses because of weak demand for new construction, according to a report released today by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Oregon loses 14,400 construction jobs
Oregon lost 14,400 construction jobs in 2009, according to a report from Associated General Contractors of America. The loss is a 19 percent change for the state.
SAIF to pay employers $100 dividend
Wokers compensation insurer SAIF Corportation has announced it will pay a $100 million dividend to employers next month. The Associated General Contractors Oregon Columbia Chapter offers workers compensation to its members through a SAIF program.
Contractors envision a rebuilt Haiti
Hermann Colas Jr., the owner of Colas Construction Inc. and a native of Haiti, started a fund to help relief efforts. He turned to his fellow contractors for help.
Canadian ‘Buy American’ deal eases sourcing
The U.S. and Canada signed a trade deal last week opening stimulus projects to Canadian suppliers while opening Canadian projects to U.S. suppliers. The deal promises to ease what had become a headache on stimulus projects, particularly water and sewer ones.
AGC cheers stimulus deal with Canada
Long an opponent of the "buy American" provisions of the federal stimulus package, the Associated General Contractors of America today cheered the announcement of a deal with Canada.
Home building on upswing, economist says
Home construction will be one of the few bright spots for the construction industry in 2010, the Associated General Contractors of America's chief economist told the AGC Oregon-Columbia chapter during its annual business meeting Friday.
EPA greenhouse gas decision worries contractors
After the federal Environmental Protection Agency on Monday declared greenhouse gases a danger to the public, construction groups said the decision could crush their already struggling industry. If the EPA […]
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- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
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- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
