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Ironworker’s family sues Oregon firm after jobsite death

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The estate of deceased ironworker Samantha Deschenes claimed that Portland, Oregon-based Andersen Construction violated the Oregon Safe Employment Act in a lawsuit filed June 10.

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Crews Face the Unexpected In Historic Upgrade of Oregon Capitol

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The $505-million retrofit of Oregon's 86-year-old Capitol involves tackling a host of unexpected challenges.

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Oregon County May Delay Transportation Projects

Construction Equipment

Multnomah County, Oregon, said it would be forced to delay some road maintenance projects in the metro area and implement a hiring freeze because people are driving during the pandemic. The county also faces a $2 million hit in the next year due to gas and tax revenue declines. The funding decline…

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Wilson Equipment Opens Branch in Salem, Oregon

Construction Equipment

Wilson Equipment has opened its third location, Bobcat of Salem, in Salem, Oregon. The new dealership expands the company to serve its growing customer base in southern Oregon and northern… Steve and April Wilson founded the company in 1983 to refurbish used equipment and cater to rental customers.

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Oregon OSHA Launches Online Fall Protection Training

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Employers and workers who engage in construction activities in Oregon now have a free and flexible way to improve their understanding of fall protection, thanks to an online video training course produced by Oregon OSHA. The course is designed to help employers and workers meet Oregon’s fall…

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Rammed Earth Dream Home in Oregon

Natural Building

Inspired by the church missions built in the 18th century in California, Dave Wills thought “If they can last that long, it must be a solid way to build,” explaining why he looked into rammed earth to build his dream home in Philomath, Oregon.

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How One Oregon Town Is Building Back Greener After a Devastating Wildfire

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How One Oregon Town Is Building Back Greener After a Devastating Wildfire. As it recovers from a destructive wildfire, the small town of Talent, Oregon is employing the help of the Energy Trust nonprofit to build resilient and energy efficient new homes. Fri, 09/02/2022 - 10:11.

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