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COVID-19 Stalls Demand for Design Services

by American Institute of Architects on March 28, 2020

Two thirds of architecture firms report slowing or stoppage of projects due to COVID-19. A new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) reveals the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on architecture firms in the U.S. A recent AIA survey found that 50 percent of architecture firms reported fewer new design projects for…

Topics: Architecture, Business
AIA, coronavirus

The CARES Act is a Critical Lifeline for Construction Industry, Small Business Community, Says ABC

by ABC on March 27, 2020

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2020 — Associated Builders and Contractors Vice President of Legislative and Political Affairs Kristen Swearingen today issued the following statement about the signing of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, which provides $2 trillion in federal funding and programs to address the ongoing coronavirus crisis: “ABC and our members appreciate…

Topics: Business, Contracting
coronavirus

After Uncertainty Comes Opportunity

by Bryan Stange, Director of Business Development, Mashburn Construction on March 24, 2020

If you’ve spoken with a real estate developer over this past year, just about every one of them will have mentioned that they have been waiting for something to change with the construction/development environment. Land prices have been high. Construction costs have been high. And that’s not a great combination if you are a real…

Topics: Business, Contracting
coronavirus, Mashburn Construction

ABC Carolinas Urges NC & SC Governors and Lawmakers to Keep Jobsites Open and Workforce Employed

by ABC Carolinas on March 23, 2020

Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas’ (ABC Carolinas) distributed the following communication to its members today, March 23, 2020: “In an effort to support our valued ABC membership and industry, ABC Carolinas’ Board has sent the following letters to our North and South Carolina Governors, Lt. Governors as well as to House and Senate…

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ABC Carolinas, coronavirus

CAGC Fights to Keep Construction Essential in the Carolinas

by Carolinas AGC on March 23, 2020

Charlotte, NC – March 23, 2020 – In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is urging the Governors of North Carolina and South Carolina to consider all construction to be an essential service in the event there is a shelter-in-place order.   Carolinas AGC is working with the administrations of NC Gov. Roy…

Topics: Business, Contracting
CAGC, Carolinas AGC, coronavirus

Carolinas AGC on How Contractors Can Help Area Hospitals

by Leslie B. Clark, VP of Operations, Carolinas AGC on March 19, 2020

Earlier this week, President Trump asked for Contractors to please send ANY AVAILABLE Masks to the hospitals. See below for ways contractors can help in South Carolina and North Carolina. Information for South Carolina Carolinas AGC staff reached out to the SC Hospital Association to confirm the need. The Hospital Association called it “a dire…

Topics: Business, Contracting
coronavirus

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Construction: Liability, Recordability, and Financial Implications

by Evolution Safety Resources and Michael Best & Friedrich LLP - Raleigh on March 14, 2020

Over the past few weeks, it’s become clear that the world is facing a remarkable health crisis. The coronavirus pandemic has now been detected in most countries worldwide, creating personal, practical, and legal implications for those in the construction industry. To address business considerations of the COVID-19 threat, employers should consider multiple categories of concern:…

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coronavirus, Evolution Safety Resources, Safety

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