OSHA Issues COVID-19 Guidance on Ventilation

OSHA has issued a new guidance document on ventilation in the workplace. OSHA recommends, “Employers should work with a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professional to consider steps to optimize building ventilation. An HVAC professional can ensure...

SBA, Treasury Release Updated PPP Guidance

The SBA and the Department of Treasury released updated guidance and FAQs for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). SBA and Treasury released the updated version of the guidance to provide additional clarification to address borrower and lender questions related to...

ABC Action Alert on COVID Relief Priorities

Yesterday, ABC National sent out an action alert to members highlighting critical priorities to include in the next COVID-19 relief package currently being negotiated in Congress. ABC has previously sent letters to Congressional leadership and rank and file members of...

ABC Cancels Convention 2020

WASHINGTON, July 6—Associated Builders and Contractors today announced the cancellation of ABC Convention 2020, which was scheduled for Aug. 17-19 in Nashville, Tennessee. The event, which includes the National Craft Championships, Construction Management Competition...

SBA and Treasury Joint Statement on PPP Flexibility Act

Following last week’s passage in the Senate and being signed into law by the president, SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued a statement on the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, while also announcing that...

US Department of Labor Compliance Assistance Webinars

The U.S. Department of Labor will host a webinar to discuss how the Department is helping construction workers and employers by reducing regulatory burdens and making it easier to understand and comply with the law. The webinar will also provide an opportunity for...