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Are COVID-19 Impacts Compensable?

by Steven A. Neeley, Hayley R. Hoffman | Jun 19, 2020
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Contractors may see performance costs increase due to efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus. The good news is there are potential avenues for recovering those costs.

Amid a Global Pandemic, the 2020 Election Takes Shape

by Vance Walter | Jun 11, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

With the exit of Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) from the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary, two familiar names are left at the top of the ticket: President Donald J. Trump and former two-time Vice President Joe Biden.

Where You Can Lead—Lead

by Maggie Murphy | Jun 10, 2020
Business | Careers | Culture | Features | Leadership | Legislation

Meet Associated Builders and Contractors' Young Professional of the Year, Brandon Mabile.

Weighing the Necessity of PPP Loans

by Ben Williams | Jun 4, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

After approving the Payroll Protection Program, the government added requirements and other concerns. The U.S. Treasury has sought to address these issues, and contractors can take some internal precautions as well.

Cannabis Clarity: How HR Leaders Can Account for New Laws

by Jenny Andrews | May 17, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

As marijuana legalization continues to expand across the country—as of Jan. 1, eleven states and Washington, DC, have legalized recreational use of cannabis and 33 states have legalized medical use—HR leaders in the construction industry must take note and take action to ensure worker safety and minimize legal risks to their companies.

Congress Seeks to Support Small Businesses

by Peter Comstock | May 17, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted communities, the health care system and the economy. Thankfully, Congress has acted with swift, bipartisan approval of significant emergency relief.

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Construction Projects—and What You Can Do About It

by Steven C. Russo, John L. Mascialino, Robert C. Epstein, Zackary D. Knaub, David C. Jensen | May 6, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Project Delivery | Project Management

The coronavirus is generating unprecedented delays, disruptions and uncertainty on construction projects. Mitigate project impacts by assessing local shutdown orders and evaluating contract terms.

How ERP Can Help in the Pursuit of COVID-19 Relief

by Matthew Pantana | Apr 29, 2020
ERP | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Technology

By accepting government COVID-19 relief, businesses also must accept the additional tracking and reporting requirements that come with it. What types of accounting, audit and reporting capabilities must be used to meet the compliance requirements associated with these new programs?
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