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Beyond Inverse Condemnation in Wildfire Litigation: An Oregon Jury Finds Utility Liable for Negligence, Trespass and Nuisance

Construction and Infrastructure Law

On June 10, 2023, a jury in Portland, Oregon found PacifiCorp and Pacific Power (collectively, “PacifiCorp”) liable for negligence, trespass, and nuisance based on a series of four wildfires that occurred during Labor Day weekend in 2020. in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Multnomah, Case No. 20-CV-33885.

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Combating the Labor Shortage With the 6 Pillars of Construction Workforce Management

Construction Business Owner

Seventy-three percent of contractors list the construction labor shortage as their top concern in 2022. Construction workforce management is here to help combat the shortage. You’ll leave with three key takeaways: Understand the fundamentals of construction workforce management. Promote to rotator No. Rotator Image. Gary Fuchs.

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Daimler NA Unveils Two Electric Freightliner Models

Construction Equipment

Freightliner Trucks premiered two fully electrified commercial vehicles - a Freightliner eCascadia heavy-duty truck and a Freightliner eM2 106 medium-duty truck - Wednesday during the Daimler Trucks Capital Market and Technology Day in Portland, Oregon.

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Oregon Utility Outsources Parts Room to Reduce Costs

Construction Equipment

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) in Oregon has outsourced its parts room to NAPA IBS and in doing so, expects to better comply with internal controls, allow technicians more time to work on vehicles, and reduce the true cost of parts.

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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For a list of Oregon economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Entrepreneurial Development Loan Fund (EDLF): EDLF provides direct loans to help start-ups, micro-enterprises and small businesses expand or become established in Oregon. loan origination fee.

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Building With a Purpose: Exploring Construction Careers That Make a Difference

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Construction is essential to many facets of your life. Electrician The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says the job market for electricians will grow by 6% over the next decade, making it an in-demand position in the construction industry. of the world’s electricity generation, increasing by 26% since 2021.

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Don’t Let Rework Devastate Your Deadlines

Construction Business Owner

How digital quality inspections can recover losses in construction remediation. Construction rework can have devastating effects on your deadlines and profits. Of course, some measure of rework in construction is expected — despite your best efforts — and is built into project budgets and timelines. Status of webinar Featured.