Join ACEC WI and Scott Sutton, CPA, CDA, MSA, of Somerset CPAs on Thursday, June 3 for an in-depth look at ongoing PPP Overhead Rate items. This free webinar is a members-only opportunity to learn from experts and hear what other firms are experiencing. Click the button below to get signed... Continue Reading
Virtual Workshop Due to COVID-19, firms were thrown overnight into a virtual world to keep projects moving and build client relationships. Developing and deepening client relationships, along with identifying new opportunities, is key to AEC firms’ continued growth and success. As we look... Continue Reading
I wanted to share the results of the latest ACEC National Survey of member firms. Look for another ACEC Wisconsin survey going out this week. This report includes an executive summary that highlights not only important significant results but also calls out differences in these results by firm... Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
