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CISCA prides itself on being the premier authority for the specialty, acoustical ceiling and wall construction industry by cultivating growth and providing support for association members and industry professionals.

 
Numerous impediments to completing construction projects led to declines in most categories of private construction spending in March, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released recently. Association officials warn that the Treasury Department’s threats to audit or prosecute some Paycheck Protection Program loan recipients and deny loan recipients tax deductions are making it harder for construction firms already coping with declining private-sector demand to retain staff.
 
In the early weeks of the U.S. coronavirus pandemic, safety managers at EV Construction fielded questions from employees and subcontractors who were concerned about the safety of working during the growing outbreak.
 
As an employer, deciding on a health care plan can be a tough decision. Still, to stay competitive in this market, employers must look at offering benefits packages to attract and retain employees. Each year it gets more expensive for employers. For many families, paying health care insurance premiums is unaffordable, let alone paying for actual health care services.
 
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As news of the coronavirus impact continues to unfold, this page will serve as a way to track projects or cities that have halted construction due to the pandemic.
 
Construction official urges Treasury Department to clarify recent, confusing, guidance that is prompting many construction firms to return loans, cut staff instead of risking prosecution.
 
In working with business owners approaching retirement or looking to transition to a new chapter, it is apparent that owners often do not put enough thought into balancing their personal financial needs with their goals for handing over control of the company.
 
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Despite the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, Los Angeles-based contractor AECOM has reported near-record Q2 new project awards of $8.6 billion that drove its backlog to an all-time high of $42 billion.
 
The Department of Labor is asking for stakeholder comment on strategies for safely resuming traditional work after the COVID-19 pandemic begins to wane, as well as challenges organizations may face during the process.
 
You can get your construction projects completed on-time and under budget without punch-lists or call-backs by following these simple proven systems from construction business coach George Hedley.
 
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With the backdrop of a global pandemic that impacted the end of the first quarter, AD reported a 2% increase in member sales across its 12 divisions, totaling $11 billion in the first three months of 2020.
 

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