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To grow, construction industry needs more workers

  Mark Twain popularized the saying that “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.” For people in the construction industry, the statistics don’t lie and the past is...

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Making a list of goals for 2014

  I am a list person. I don’t mean that I just casually sit down and make a “to do” list each day. No, if you’ve ever stepped foot in my office, you have seen two giant white boards filled with goals,...

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OP-ED: Contractors and economy need to stay together

  Oregon’s economy and construction contractors could use some couples therapy. I hate to be dramatic because the relationship is getting a lot better. But let’s face it: There are some serious trust...

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OP-ED: A brighter reason for optimism

  The Pacific Northwest chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors recently held its annual Construction Industry Summit at the Oregon Convention Center. Contractors and industry professionals...

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OP-ED: Pause to paint a picture, and see what develops

  Does the company you work for or own hold an annual planning session or retreat? Do you write down a list of goals, action items and maybe even some performance measures for the coming year? If so,...

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OP-ED: Safe workplaces don’t happen by accident

  I once heard a contractor say that safety starts at the top. His point was that safety is not a grassroots initiative. Companies with the best safety records do so by making it a priority from the...

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OP-ED: In search of more skilled workers

  Hundreds of apprentices from communities across Oregon participated in graduation ceremonies this past spring. For many it was the end of a very long journey. They represent the last of a crop of...

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OP-ED: Opening doors to long-term relationships

  Merit-shop contractors are passionate about training and developing a highly skilled workforce. I’ve used this space to talk about that quite a bit over the past several months. The one common bond...

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OP-ED: The allure of new industry technologies

It is often said that technology makes the world go round. Each year televisions seem to get bigger (yet thinner), computers get smaller, and Internet speeds get faster – especially on our mobile...

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To grow, construction industry needs more workers

  Mark Twain popularized the saying that “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.” For people in the construction industry, the statistics don’t lie and the past is...

View Article

Making a list of goals for 2014

  I am a list person. I don’t mean that I just casually sit down and make a “to do” list each day. No, if you’ve ever stepped foot in my office, you have seen two giant white boards filled with goals,...

View Article

OP-ED: Contractors and economy need to stay together

  Oregon’s economy and construction contractors could use some couples therapy. I hate to be dramatic because the relationship is getting a lot better. But let’s face it: There are some serious trust...

View Article

OP-ED: A brighter reason for optimism

  The Pacific Northwest chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors recently held its annual Construction Industry Summit at the Oregon Convention Center. Contractors and industry professionals...

View Article


OP-ED: Pause to paint a picture, and see what develops

  Does the company you work for or own hold an annual planning session or retreat? Do you write down a list of goals, action items and maybe even some performance measures for the coming year? If so,...

View Article

OP-ED: Safe workplaces don’t happen by accident

  I once heard a contractor say that safety starts at the top. His point was that safety is not a grassroots initiative. Companies with the best safety records do so by making it a priority from the...

View Article


OP-ED: In search of more skilled workers

  Hundreds of apprentices from communities across Oregon participated in graduation ceremonies this past spring. For many it was the end of a very long journey. They represent the last of a crop of...

View Article

OP-ED: Opening doors to long-term relationships

  Merit-shop contractors are passionate about training and developing a highly skilled workforce. I’ve used this space to talk about that quite a bit over the past several months. The one common bond...

View Article


OP-ED: The allure of new industry technologies

It is often said that technology makes the world go round. Each year televisions seem to get bigger (yet thinner), computers get smaller, and Internet speeds get faster – especially on our mobile...

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Photos: Apprentices’ construction skills tested

Apprentice HVAC and sheet metal workers compete at the Associated Builders and Contractors’ Craft Championships The post Photos: Apprentices’ construction skills tested appeared first on Daily Journal...

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