L+I Outlines Specific Requirements for Fire Watch
Issued on September 1, 2020, by L+I and PFD, Code Bulletin F-2001 outlines specific requirements for Fire Watch during construction and demolition activity. All active
September 4, 2020
Join the Dept. of L&I for a 7/31 webinar to discuss Act 75: Pennsylvania’s Construction Employee Verification Act
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry is holding a webinar about Act 75, PA’s Construction Industry Employee Verification Act that goes into effect on
July 27, 2020
SBA and Treasury to Publish Names of Some PPP Loan Recipients
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have agreed with the bipartisan leaders of the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee
July 6, 2020
House Passes Bird-Safe Buildings Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 919 – Bird-Safe Buildings Act yesterday as part of the Invest in America Act. This bipartisan bill, sponsored by Rep. Mike
July 6, 2020
Senate passes bill to increase flexibility for small-business loan program, sending it to Trump’s desk
The Senate passed legislation the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act (ACT) last night. This legislation extends the covered period from eight weeks to 24 weeks. This
June 4, 2020
SBA Releases New Guidance re: PPP loans
The Small Business Administration (SBA) updated its guidance in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) yesterday. FYI: the
May 4, 2020
Governor Wolf Opens Construction in PA on May 8th
Governor Wolf just announced that both residential and commercial construction will be permitted to reopen on May 8th under additional strict requirements. Projects will have
April 20, 2020
Pa. to establish $60M loan program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19
The state of Pennsylvania approved millions of dollars in aid to help small businesses in the commonwealth impacted by COVID-19. The $60 million COVID-19 Working
March 26, 2020
Stimulus Package Passes the House
Although the fine details of the plan haven’t been released, there will be $250 billion set aside for direct payments to individuals and families, $350
March 25, 2020
Small Business Disaster Loans are Approved in Certain Areas
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved bids for “disaster” status, meaning thousands of businesses across the Tri-state area may qualify to receive federal aid in
March 20, 2020
Some Good News On Multiemployer Pensions
How, you ask, can there possibly be good news on multiemployer pensions? The updated 2019 PBGC projections aren’t out yet but there’s no reason to
July 30, 2019
Pa. bill would protect mom-and-pop subcontractors from construction errors they didn’t cause
Any construction project requires many people: developers, engineers, architects, general contractors, demolition subcontractors, plumbers, and more. The National Association of Home Builders estimates that it
July 30, 2019