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AGC’s Oregon-Columbia chapter names Tompkins its next CEO
Josh Tompkins will succeed Mike Salsgiver, who is retiring in January 2027 after nearly two decades leading the chapter. Tompkins has a strong connection to the local construction industry.
AGC’s Oregon-Columbia chapter entering leadership transition
Mike Salsgiver will soon retire as executive director of Associated General Contractors' Oregon-Columbia chapter; his successor, Josh Tompkins, is set to join the trade association in May.
Group files suit to block PLA executive order (UPDATED)
Trade associations and construction contractors allege Gov. Tina Kotek exceeded her authority by requiring project labor agreements be used for most state projects.
Proposed tariffs could target鈥痶he construction industry from many angles
Construction companies watching material prices should brace for uncertainty, according to experts, as president-elect Donald Trump vows tariffs on the country鈥檚 primary suppliers.鈥�
Legislature has construction trade groups’ attention
The leaders of local chapters of Associated General Contractors and Associated Builders and Contractors say they expect opinions to vary when it comes to finding solutions during the 2015 Oregon legislative session.
OP-ED: Gearing up for more growth in 2015
On the seventh anniversary of the start of the Great Recession, it is important to see how far we have come and the crucial investments that are needed to continue […]
OP-ED: Applauding a plan to invest in career technical education
As an industry, we have a lot to be thankful for this year. We are beginning to see the light at the end of this recession marked by a slow […]
OP-ED: Following elections, state issues will mirror federal ones
The big story of the 2014 elections at the national level is the Republicans taking the majority in the Senate and further embellishing its majority in the House. As was […]
Plenty of work, too few workers
The construction industry in Oregon is suffering from an aging workforce and a shallow labor pool.
OP-ED: Elections matter to everyone in the industry
On Wednesday, ballots will be mailed out across the state in Oregon’s unique vote-by-mail system. The construction industry and the workers it employs have much at stake in this election. […]
OP-ED: A new chapter in the story of workforce development
Last month, the Associated General Contractors‘ Oregon-Columbia chapter, in partnership with the Academy for Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE Academy) opened the first AGC high school student chapter in the […]
AGC members to receive hefty returns on workers鈥� comp
The Associated General Contractors鈥� Oregon-Columbia chapter announced an $8.5 million return on its 2012-13 workers鈥� compensation program.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- 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
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- 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
