The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law March 27, 2020, which includes a significant number of tax and other provisions designed to support businesses and individuals impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. Some of the Act’s provisions will provide opportunities to access much needed cash currently while others will not result in a realized benefit until taxpayers begin filing their 2019 and 2020 tax returns.
Davis & Floyd celebrated its 65th year in business in 2019. According to CEO Stephen L. Davis, the primary drive for the company has always been to lead the way and stay out in front of the world of design and engineering. While other companies came and went over the past six decades, Davis & Floyd not only survived, but thrived. In a recent communication to employees, clients and other partners, Davis noted, "I am so proud of our team for their commitment to upholding the standards of engineering excellence that my
father, Emmett I. Davis, Jr., built our company on over 65 years ago. And I couldn’t be more excited about our future as a company."
Teri Canada, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP, Co-founder and Architecture Principal of EVOKE Studio Architecture in Durham, N.C., was one of four Triangle-area women
recently highlighted in a series of communications – themed Evolving Women in AEC – distributed by Chix Dig It – Celebrating Women in Construction founder Patricia Lucas Smith. These communiqués were shared last month during Women in Construction Week 2020.
GroundBreak Carolinas is always looking for industry experts to weigh-in on important topics such as workforce development and safety. Kathie Blackwell is director of field recruitment and development for J.A. Croson, LLC, one of the Southeast's premier mechanical contracting firms with an office in Charlotte and a growing presence in both Carolinas. Blackwell explains how J. A. Croson is clarifying misconceptions about careers in the trades and educating young people about career opportunities in Plumbing/HVAC.
Many Autodesk users require the ability to work remotely. Businesses are asking questions about how to prepare and implement a strategy so they can successfully enable remote work with Autodesk software. This article covers installation and use of standalone installations, multi-user network access, and finally some options for working with the project data. Leveraging these solutions will empower your team to work remotely.
Mashburn Construction's Bryan Stange, director of business development based in Charleston, shares his thoughts on the impact of the current crisis on the AEC industry in the Lowcountry and the potential opportunities that may exist when we get past this unsettling time. "During this cycle, my hope is that
the local design, construction and development community will pull together and help one another through it," says Stange.
A new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) reveals the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on architecture firms in the U.S. Read More
