Archive for March 2020
Columbus Public Health Steps-up Enforcement of Social Distancing and Hygiene for Businesses
Columbus Public Health Steps-up Enforcement of Social Distancing and Hygiene for Businesses Sent today from Columbus Mayor Ginther: Beginning today, Columbus Public Health will step up inspections on businesses to assure they are complying with the Ohio Department of Health’s orders for social distancing and basic hygiene to slow the spread of COVID- 19. “We…
Read MoreGUIDANCE FROM ADMINISTRATION ON DETERMINING ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE BUSINESSES
Lt. Governor Husted provided the following information for determining if business is considered essential during this week’s Coronavirus press conferences: Read the order and use your own good judgement based on the plain reading of the order Companies do not need any state certification nor official clearance of any kind Companies are recommended to create…
Read MoreFREE ConstructConnect Resources for AGC Members
ConstructConnect is a strategic partner of AGC of America. As a business we report on commercial construction projects across the US and Canada and are closely monitoring projects that are delayed, put on hold or cancelled due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Additionally, our Chief Economist, Alex Carrick, routinely partners with the AGC’s Chief Economist, Ken…
Read MoreDOL Issues Employer Guidance on Implementing Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has issued some much-anticipated guidance regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which contains a variety of measures, including the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act. The legislation outlined federal leave obligations for employers with fewer than 500…
Read MoreAGC of America Learning Center
What is the AGC Learning Center? The AGC Learning Center is a new online portal that enables members to take control of their participation in AGC professional development programs, meetings and online offerings. This new Learning Management System, also known as the LMS, is the technology that creates the AGC Learning Center. The AGC Education…
Read MoreConstruction Deemed Essential Infrastructure – Contractor Responsibilities, COVID-19 Safety Measures, Business Resources
The construction industry was deemed as “essential infrastructure” under the Ohio Dept. of Health Director’s Stay at Home Order issued yesterday. The definition of construction under the order is rather broad (see below). We have been fielding many questions from contractors and wanted to emphasize that we are in uncharted territory and are very fortunate…
Read MoreOhio Issues “Stay at Home” Order
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D. MPH, today announced that Ohio will be under a “Stay at Home” order. The order will go into effect beginning Monday, March 23, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on April 6,…
Read MoreTop Five Considerations for Construction Projects During the COVID-19 Outbreak
As the country continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, we examine the top five issues that might have an impact on construction projects, from force majeure clauses in contracts to insurance coverage and bonds. View the entire bulletin in HTML format. View the entire bulletin in PDF format.For more informationcontact: Jeffrey R. Appelbaum Erin Luke…
Read MoreLetter from Dewine Administration about Coronavirus
Please find here a letter from Governor DeWine’s office about the novel Coronavirus that includes information about resources available, including support for small businesses and unemployment compensation. For regular updates on the latest developments, visit the state’s web page: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov.
Read MoreLetters to elected officials highlighting importance of construction industry, ability to assist during pandemic
AGC signed onto two industry letters to public officials addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. One letter was sent to the Governor and all Ohio mayors, and the other letter was sent to the Administration and legislative leaders. The purpose of the letters is to educate elected officials about the importance of keeping the industry going and…
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