Last evening, at a White House press conference, new guidance has been posted to the Federal Register to implement the new loans for businesses with 500 employees or less under the Paycheck Protection Program. That guidance is attached. I want to urge firms that might qualify for this new... Continue Reading
Join ACEC Retirement Trust in a live discussion at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2 with guest speaker Erin Turley, Partner-McDermott, Will & Emery (Legal Counsel to the ACEC Retirement Trust) as we explore the CARES Act, COVID-19 and considerations for you as a Plan Sponsor of 401(k)s.... Continue Reading
The White House just released the following information regarding the small business assistance program under the Paycheck Protection Act, which is part of the CARES Act signed into law last Friday. I urge those that qualify and interested to contact your lenders as soon as possible to start the... Continue Reading
Even during these uncertain times, the political process is ramping up. Now is a perfect time to contribute to the conduit or WisPAC to get ready for the intense campaigning season. Help us make a difference and support pro-engineering candidates through the Conduit/WisPAC. Below is the list of... Continue Reading
Join fellow engineering principals for a members-only open conversation about the ongoing health emergency. These virtual meetings are held each Monday at 10:00 a.m. This is a free, members-only opportunity. Members should sign in and register to receive the webinar information. Continue Reading
Federal Package Update Today the House passed the CARES Act, sending the package to the White House for the President’s signature. ACEC National is working on webinars for members on key components of the package, notably the business tax provisions and the small business assistance. ... Continue Reading
The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the 2020-21 Board of Directors: Chair: John Kissinger, PE, GRAEF * Chair-elect: Dave Brose, PE, EMCS Secretary-Treasurer: Jill Treadway, PE, JT Engineering National Director: Steve Wurster, PE, Ruekert/Mielke Director:... Continue Reading
Below is a summary of the major elements of the stimulus agreement reached by negotiators. We’ve captured the key elements below. The hope is to have a vote in the Senate this afternoon, with House action to follow, and all done by the end of this week. Please see the provisions below and... Continue Reading
As you know, yesterday Governor Evers issued a “Safer at Home” Executive Order that temporarily shut down many businesses as Wisconsin attempts to slow the spread of COVID-19. Even though Professional Engineering wasn’t specifically mentioned in the Executive Order as I... Continue Reading
Governor Evers released his Safer at Home Executive Order today. Below is the section on Essential Infrastructure. The bottom-line is essential infrastructure shall be construed broadly to avoid any impacts to essential infrastructure. Click here to see the text of the full executive order. 10.... Continue Reading
Today ACEC Wisconsin wrote to Governor Tony Evers urging him, as he announces his Safer at Home policy tomorrow, to include engineering in any language he releasees that would ensure that critical infrastructure projects continue in a manner consistent with protecting human health. Click here to... Continue Reading
The State of Wisconsin has sent out information to all construction and design firms. The resources are available here. Please reach out to RJ Binau at the Department of Administration with any questions. Continue Reading
