Construction Connection Blog

Southwest Washington's premier construction industry news publication.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
SWCA Foundation announces officers for 2019-2020

The SWCA Foundation announces its officers for the 2019-2020

Andrea Smith

Thursday, March 7, 2019
Safety Update with NW Natural

Pipeline Safety and Calling Before You Dig!

NW Natural

Monday, February 11, 2019
SWCA announces Construction Champion Award recipients

Congratulations to McDonald Excavating, Legacy 6 Inc., Peterson Cat, and Bobcat of Portland!

Andrea Smith, SWCA

Monday, December 3, 2018
Workers’ compensation insurance in Washington will see biggest price drop in a decade

The price of workers’ compensation insurance in Washington will take the largest drop in more than 10 years on January 1.

Washington L&I

Thursday, November 29, 2018
On Dec. 6, the Oregon Transportation Commission will to consider tolling

Tolling is being considered to both ease congestion in the region and raise revenue for congestion relief construction projects. Variable toll rates that are higher during peak travel times would be used to help manage congestion on sections of I-5 and I-205. Tolling could also provide revenue for significant improvements with transportation upgrades, including new lanes and seismic reconstruction on I-205.

Oregon Transportation Commission

Wednesday, November 28, 2018
U.S. Department of Labor Recovers $3.2 Million in Back Wages, Damages, And Penalties from Portland, Oregon, Courier Service

Firm incorrectly classified the couriers as independent contractors, and now owes these workers $3.2 million in unpaid wages, liquidated damages, and penalties.

US Department of Labor

Thursday, October 25, 2018
SWCA Foundation 2019 Board of Directors Announced

Welcome new board members!

Andrea Smith, SWCA

Thursday, October 18, 2018
From Concept to Completion: R3 Retail Development

Learn about R3 Retail Development!

Andrea Smith

Thursday, October 11, 2018
Marena Rozmaity joins the SWCA staff

Meet SWCA's new staff member, Marena!

Andrea Smith, SWCA