Tue March 13, 2018
Oregon Logging Conference Celebrates 80th Anniversary
State-of-the-art logging equipment; a successful high school forestry career day; informational seminars and workshops; and social networking opportunities were just a few of the highlights at the recently concluded 80th Annual Oregon Logging Conference....
Jennifer Rupp – CEG Correspondent - Tue March 13, 2018
Burnside Bridge: Portland's Lifeline Undergoes Repairs
In 2015, Multnomah County inspected the six Willamette River bridges it maintains to see if any of them need repairs or improvement. This study resulted in a report called the Willamette River Bridges Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)....
Tue February 13, 2018
80th Oregon Logging Conference to Take Place in Eugene
“80 Years – Evergreen and Growing” is the theme for the 80th Annual Oregon Logging Conference. Rick Kriege, 2018 OLC president, invites the public to attend the three-day event. The indoor/outdoor equipment show takes place Feb....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Tue February 13, 2018
ODOT Devises Plan to Keep Rock, Mud Slides at Bay
Engineers with Oregon's Department of Transportation have come up with a new fix for a pesky problem that has plagued a much-traveled highway since the 1950s. The recent problems on U.S. 20 — a highway 2.5 mi....
Tue January 16, 2018
Six Apply to Build Transload Facilities
Six pre-proposals have come in from applicants eager to help Oregon build two transfer facilities — one in Treasure Valley and one in the mid-Willamette Valley. These transloading sites, where cargo is transferred from one mode, such as trucks, to another, such as rail, will improve shipping connections in critical parts of the state....
Fri January 12, 2018
Construction Safety Summit Coming to Central Oregon
The safety and health of workers in the residential, commercial, and industrial construction industries will take center stage during a two-day training conference in central Oregon. Topics covered during the Jan....
Emily Buenzle - Tue January 03, 2017
2018 Promises Worldwide Architectural Marvels
With many projects set to wrap up in the coming months around the world, 2018 is quickly turning into the year of memorable architecture. CNN recently compiled a list of buildings set for completion this year:China Resources Headquarters, Shenzhen, China: Designed by KPF Associates, this 72-story skyscraper made primarily of steel and reinforced concrete will be home to offices, a museum, retail space, performance hall and auditorium....
Wed January 03, 2018
J. Stout Auctions Conducts Record-Setting Sale in Oregon
J. Stout Auctions is growing at a rapid pace, holding its largest auction to date on Dec. 13, 2017. A record-setting number of live and online bidders representing 11 countries and 43 states participated in the multi-million-dollar heavy equipment, commercial truck and government surplus fleet auction....
Fri December 29, 2017
ECCO Hires Carl Thigpen as Idaho Regional Manager
ECCO Equipment Corp. has hired Carl Thigpen to serve as the new regional manager for the Idaho Region. Thigpen brings extensive experience in the heavy equipment business to this position. He cut his teeth in the rental business with United Rentals as a salesman and manager....
Emily Buenzle - Fri December 29, 2017
Industry Leaders Pull Together in the Face of 2017's Worst Natural Disasters
When disaster strikes, the construction industry is notorious for pulling together and helping communities get back on their feet. Among hurricanes, floods and wildfires alone, 2017 saw more than its share of natural disasters....
