On July 2, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) took significant steps to address the risk of heat exposure in the workplace, particularly in the construction industry. This initiative is driven by...more
8/6/2024
/ Construction Industry ,
Employee Monitoring ,
Employee Training ,
Heat Exposure ,
Incident Response Plans ,
OSHA ,
Proposed Rules ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Workplace Illness and Injury Reporting ,
Workplace Safety
Once again, the construction industry is facing significant challenges due to material availability and price increases. Copper prices hit a record high on May 15, 2024, and have gained around 30% in 2024...more
On March 7, 2024, the Oregon legislature enacted a significant change to the state's law on retainage requirements for public and private construction projects. The new law introduces options for contractors to receive full...more
As 2023 comes to a close, it is the perfect time to look back and review recent Oregon legislative changes that will impact the construction industry in the coming year.
The 82nd Session of the Oregon Legislature...more
11/15/2023
/ Apprenticeships ,
Construction Industry ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Hazardous Waste ,
Oregon ,
Prevailing Wages ,
Public Procurement Policies ,
Public Works ,
Small Business ,
Surety Bonds ,
Wages