The Oregon Building Congress

OBC President's Message:

The construction industry has no bounds and unlimited heights for those who enjoy working in the glorious beauty of Mother Nature. For an adventurous, outdoorsy person or a disciple of architecture or engineering, anything can be achieved in this industry.

Oregon Building Congress offers students and teachers a look into the brilliant kaleidoscope of colorful and amazing careers in construction. Throughout Oregon, our focus on educating the emerging workforce has touched the lives of the young and old, urban and rural, and novice and professional. We work with public and private institutions to offer a comprehensive view of the wonderful career opportunities afforded by the construction professions.

Our efforts focus on:

• Student Programs, 
• Teacher Workshops, 
• Building Futures Magazine,
• OBC's Sustainable Building Initiative, and
• the Academy for Architecture, Construction & Engineering (ACE).

It is an honor and privilege to work with such highly talented staff and to serve with so many dedicated Board members. Together, we bring new and wonderful insights about the construction professions to so many.

Please explore the Oregon Building Congress and open your eyes to an industry full of amazing careers and opportunities.

Sincerely,

John A. Steffens
2009 OBC President  

What's Going On at OBC 

Current Program Openings ...

ACE Academy now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 school year. Click here to learn everything you need to know to become an ACE student.

Now accepting applications for the summer Southern Oregon Construction Academy. Click here to learn more and download an application.

Now accepting applications for the Pre-ACE Summer Academy for 8th, 9th and 10th graders. Click here to learn more and download an application.

Registration now open for the summer Portland Math Teachers Workshop. Click here to learn more and to register.

Building Futures Spring/Summer 2009 issue now available!

Learn more about construction-related opportunities throuhout the region with articles such as

• Academy Students Sing School's Praises to Oregon Legislators 
• Building a Great Year with Oregon Building Congress
• Safety Professionals Help Keep Hazards at Bay in Office, on Jobsite
• Taking a New Approach to Projects Spurs Firm's Success
• O'Brien House: a Profile of Heat, Heart, Energy
• Student Builders Make 'Green' Standard

Click here to view this e-issue!