COVID-19: PPP Replenishment Fund Likely to be Swallowed Whole by the Application Backlog
The $322 billion in PPP will likely only cover the backlog of applications that could not be addressed by lenders in the first round
COVID-19: Paycheck Protection Program Replenishment Bill Awaits House Vote
With Senate passage of the Paycheck Protection Program replenishment bill, small businesses must now await a House vote
COVID-19: Construction Industry Secured Largest Portion of PPP Loans
Construction companies got the largest share of Paycheck Protection Program loans in the first round of funding
VBX Survey Gauges Contractors Reaction to COVID-19 Shut-Down
VBX Survey Gauges Contractors Reaction to COVID-19 Shut-Down Posted: 4-17-2020 by Brenda Romano San Antonio (Bexar County) - In early April, the Virtual Builders Exchange (VBX) conducted a survey of its members to gauge reaction to the COVID-19 sh
COVID-19: Austin Requires Wearing Facial Coverings for Construction, Other ‘Essential’ Activities
Construction crews must now cover their faces while out and about, according to new local rules
COVID-19: San Antonio Construction Industry Associations Issue Safety Protocols
San Antonio’s construction industry has come together amidst the Coronavirus crisis to exchange best practices
COVID-19: Local Governments Left in Dark on Terms for $1.26 Billion in Water Infrastructure Funding
The TWDB agreed to an amendment to the 2020 cycle water infrastructure fund that leaves local governments in the dark about crucial terms affecting their loan applications
COVID-19: TDHCA Modifies Fund Program Rules, Approves Six Multifamily Projects
The TDHCA grant the executive director temporary powers to extend deadlines on apartment projects impacted by COVID-19
COVID-19: Federal Government Provides $1B to Texas Mass Transit Systems
Public transportation systems across Texas are receiving more than $1.01 billion in COVID-19 recovery funds
COVID-19: Industry Associations Promote Work Site Safety Responses
Around mid-morning of April 9, construction workers at various job sites managed by Joeris General Contractors will stop work