Construction

The Interstate Bridge is far more than just a crossing, it’s a lifeline linking Oregon and Washington, powering regional economies and connecting us to global trade routes. But with one span now [...]

Latine-owned and operated construction companies and entrepreneurs in Southwest Washington will soon have access to additional resources to help support and grow their businesses.  Workforce [...]

The Interstate 5 Bridge provides a critical connection between the states of Washington and Oregon that supports local jobs and families and is a vital trade route for regional, national and [...]

With more than 77,000 jobs and a payroll of $6.8 billion, construction accounts for nearly seven percent of the Southwest Washington-Portland metro area’s private-sector employment and seven [...]

Historically, women in the workforce have faced disparities in employment, wages and leadership attainment. The COVID-19 pandemic of the past two years has exacerbated these preexisting [...]

In the next 10 years, more than 15,000 new construction jobs are expected in the region. One-fifth of the region’s construction workforce is at, or nearing, retirement age and the need for [...]

As we continue to assist and connect businesses and individuals to resources, we’ve also started to think about reopening and recovery. While we don’t yet know what the “new normal” will be, [...]

On Friday, May 1, our Director of Business Services, Darcy Hoffman, participated in a webinar for Southwest Washington Contractors Association (SWCA) members to help them get back to work as they [...]