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The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) authorizes up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. All loan terms will be the same for everyone. The loan amounts will be forgiven. Read More >>

As we continue to monitor the progress of the PPP Loan Program from a variety of angles, there has been much publicity recently about whether large companies, who have sufficient access to liquidity, qualify for PPP loans. The U.S.. Read More >>

The Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) permits employers to defer the deposit and payment of the employer’s share of social security taxes and self-employed individuals to defer payment of certain self-employment taxes, that otherwise would. Read More >>

The COVID-19 shutdowns and stay-at-home orders are especially impacting small businesses. Without the normal influx of customers, businesses are struggling to pay rent, keep their employees and stay afloat. The historic stimulus package not only provides business loans to. Read More >>

Late on April 2nd, the SBA released its playbook for issuance of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) on the Federal Register in the form of an “Interim Final Rule.” This means that banks are now authorized to. Read More >>

Under the coronavirus relief package, nearly $350 billion was allocated to the Small Business Paycheck Protection Program to help businesses with 500 or fewer employees with loans of up to $10 million. The loans will be forgiven if businesses. Read More >>

After days of negotiations, Congress has passed the third phase of federal relief legislation in response to COVID-19, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). This bill will provide $2 trillion in economic aid to individuals. Read More >>

“That project finished exactly as the contract stated,” said no Construction owner, ever. Managing risk is key to any successful construction project. And while change is to be expected with nearly all projects, change orders can present a significant. Read More >>

As this next wave of construction company owners begins planning their retirement, their children begin contemplating their own long-term career commitments. Many times, owners must consider other succession plan opportunities because what was once thought of as a family-owned. Read More >>

The first quarter of 2019 is showing signs of a slowdown for the Construction Industry, and trade groups like FMI and other construction associations have been acknowledging the slower pace. An indication from the Dodge Momentum Index shows a. Read More >>