Even with construction classified as essential in most regions, layoffs are still hitting the construction sector. Today we speak with Suzanne Breistol of Florida Construction Connection, a talent search, acquisition, training and coaching firm. Suzanne tells us not only what she is seeing in the construction job market, but if newly available talent is now …
We update you on what we are hearing on the SoFla construction market, from police inspection of jobsites, some suggestions for keeping your jobsite CDC compliant, updated DOL rules on the now effective Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act (FFCRA) and the new CARES Act and forgivable loans. OSHA COVID-19 Resources – https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/ Updated Interview with …
What if there was a way to see the construction bidding activity before and after the Coronavirus hit the United States? There is, because the good folks at PlanHub have analyzed their terabytes of bidding data to tell us what they see. Kevin Priddy, the CEO of PlanHub, gives me the good, the bad and …
With jurisdictions stepping up enforcement of CDC guidelines on construction projects, adding wash stations, keeping 6 feet of social distance, and limiting groups to 10 or less has become critical. Today we talk to Peter Dyga, President of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Florida East Coast Chapter, about his efforts to keep construction essential. Peter …
Confusion is still swirling around the New Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), so the DOL issued new guidelines. Today, I again talk to Jorge Rivero of HR Management. Jorge revisits the key parts of the FFCRA and explains the clarifications from the DOL, focusing on how it impacts your construction business. You can contact …
With construction still progressing in most jurisdictions, the construction surety bonding market is starting to tighten due to the Coronavirus. Today we speak with Jonathan Bursevich of Alter Surety about what he is seeing and hearing from underwriters on their continued willingness to issue bonds. At least for now, the word is positive. You can …
With counties and cities shutting down under various orders from government officials, how do you keep your construction projects, men and materials moving? One way may be a hall pass. Today we talk to Justin Tolley of The Barthet Construction Law Firm about various orders in South Florida, why construction has been deemed essential, and how to …
Today we have a summary update on how the Coronavirus is impacting construction. In this episode, we cover what we are seeing on the ground with project and government offices, some tips to avoid delays in payment and securing your lien rights, some contract provisions to look out for, and some financial aid and loan …
We all know you have 45 days to serve a Notice to Owner and 90 days to record your lien, but how has the Coronavirus changed these deadlines? Today I talk to Nick Fernandez of The Barthet Construction Law Firm about some of the side effects the Coronavirus is causing on timely securing your rights …
What are contractors in Miami seeing and feeling? We interview Oscar Morejon of John Bell Construction about how he is dealing with the Coronavirus in the current Miami Construction market. From adapting in the field, to making difficult decisions for his company, to his backlog, to job shutdowns, we cover it all. You can learn …