The Greater Portland Construction Partnership is a Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation registered in the State of Oregon and organized for the purpose of making the Greater Portland metropolitan area the safest place to conduct construction in the world. The Board of Directors coordinates the activities of the GPCP and is responsible for the strategic planning to realize this vision.
There are currently two classes of membership: Organizational and Individual members. Annual dues for Organizational members are $250 and for Individual members the dues are $50. Applicants for membership agree to promote the Mission Statement and exhibit an open willingness to share processes and procedures that further the purpose of the GPCP. Members represent the various sectors of the Construction Industry:
- Users of construction services (private and public)
- General contractors & construction managers
- Architects and engineers
- Trade contractors and associations
- Building and construction trade unions
- Insurance organizations
As in most organizations, value obtained by membership is in proportion to the level of participation. Areas of interest to current membership include:
- Ability to learn and share best practices to reduce hazards and risks.
- Ability to collaborate on industry wide issues where common interests are understood.
- Ability to network with other organizations that are committed to highest levels of performance, particularly related to eliminating injury and unplanned events