DFW Airport may have to postpone or scale back much of its $3.5 billion capital expansion plan, including construction of a new Terminal F, because of the coronavirus. The airport, which is owned jointly by Dallas and Fort Worth, expects to lose up to $225 million in revenue from airlines and passengers during the next six months, chief executive officer Sean Donohue told DFW board members Thursday.

 

President Donald Trump's administration released the new guidance after the AGC raised concerns that many small construction firms appeared to be excluded from the program. While Congress had earlier declared that the program be open to all businesses with 500 or fewer employees, the administration's “interim final rule” issued on April 2 stated that businesses must have 500 or fewer employees and fall below the agency’s small business size standards in order to qualify. The AGC claims the rule would have excluded many construction firms that have fewer than 500 employees but earn more than the SBA rules allow.

Both our Dallas and Fort Worth offices will remain closed as long as the local shelter-in-place orders are in effect. However, all of our staff are working remotely to continue to serve our members during these unprecedented times. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything we can do for you! 

 

During this time of social distancing, all TEXO safety training classes - including Safety First, Medic First Aid/CPR/AED, and OSHA 30 Hour - are in the process of moving to a digital format and will be available soon. We will follow up with further information as we approach the launch date.

 

Contact Kim Espinosa at kim@texoassociation.org with any questions.