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Free safety training available for highway workers
The Oregon-Columbia chapter of Associated General Contractors is offering free safety courses for managers and other officials of companies that work around highways.
Stiffer OSHA penalties looming
The latest federal budget agreement includes a provision allowing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to adjust its penalties in accordance with inflation.
OP-ED: The importance of a culture of learning
Of the many positive aspects of working in the electrical construction trade, the ongoing learning opportunities are the most rewarding to me. While the basics of electrical systems, circuitry and […]
State safety conference coming to Bend
Commercial, industrial and residential construction workers statewide are invited to attend a safety conference that will highlight safe work best practices and offer education about rule updates.
OP-ED: The unsuspecting impact of conflict
When thinking of conflict in construction, one might consider contract disputes and change orders; or heated discussions on the jobsite; or frustrations between the office and the field. Jobsite conflict […]
Oregon OSHA confined space rule changing
Changes to Oregon OSHA鈥檚 confined space rule, set to take effect next year, are expected to affect the construction industry, according to a news release.
OP-ED: Take steps to build a culture of safety
Safety in an organization does not happen by accident. To be successful, an organization or company needs to build an intentional culture of safety that becomes embedded into its day-to-day […]
North Williams Avenue upgrades under way
Construction started this week on a $1.5 million project to improve increasingly traveled North Williams Avenue, where development has surged.
OP-ED: Learning to cope with generational transitions
The baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, account for about one third of the U.S. population. As the baby boomer generation moves through time, a shift is […]
OP-ED: Effective ways of communicating safety
Pop! The noise no person expects to hear after traversing the Atlantic Ocean only to find that her central processing unit (CPU) has blown up. How could this be […]
Portland to host national AGC safety meeting
Construction safety will be at the forefront of discussion in the metro area the third week in July, when the Associated General Contractors' Oregon-Columbia chapter hosts a pair of events geared to improve awareness.
OP-ED: Transit agency increasing capacity safely
As large capital projects start, the preparation for the safety of workers constructing the job is paramount.聽Preparing a safety program that meets the project and code requirements, and functions […]
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
