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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.
Black Dreams Construction
Junior McDonald launched Black Dreams Construction to serve Portland homeowners and support workforce development in the construction industry.
$200 million workforce development plan would benefit industry
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is proposing a a $200 million legislative package to bolster the state's workforce during the pandemic.
Stakeholders open doors to construction careers
A workforce development effort under way in Central Oregon is geared to help address the building industry鈥檚 skilled labor shortage.
Electrical contractor continuing to build connections with students
Rosendin Electric has developed a two-day program that brings high school students to its shop for exploration of the electrical trade.
A construction conundrum: too few managers
General contractors are struggling to secure (and sometimes keep) qualified project managers and project engineers.
Same old story, but another industry
Like many construction companies, some architecture firms are struggling to fill positions 鈥� particularly at the midcareer level.
Coastal port, college join forces to offer welding course
Federal grant money has been used to build a welding training lab at the Toledo Shipyard Industrial Park, on the Oregon coast.
A taste of construction … in front of a video screen
One metro-area union is now using a custom simulator to train heavy equipment operators and recruit young people.
Constructing Hope lands city grant money
The city of Portland has pledged to provide $631,321 in grant funding to local groups engaged in workforce development, criminal record clearing and expungement and re-entry housing services.
Taking workforce development to school
The Benson Polytechnic High School construction technology program is growing, thanks in part to one contractor鈥檚 assistance.
Massive new high school taking shape
Nearly three years after voters approved a $247.5 million bond measure for Sherwood School District, construction crews are continuing to make progress on the largest bond project 鈥� a new high school.
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
