ACEC survey shows 88 percent of responding firms applied for PPP through SBA.
Coronavirus
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Q1 performance of a selection of public companies, and what's expected for the remainder of 2020.
Gross domestic product in the U.S. declines at an annualized rate of 4.8 percent in the first quarter of the year.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced the formation of a Health and Safety Task Force to guide its efforts in ensuring the well-being of exhibitors, attendees, industry peers, and AEM members and staff at association-run exhibitions and events.
Answers to common questions for maintaining cleanliness while preserving functionality and integrity of electrical equipment.
Washington, D.C. – In recognition of National Public Works Week, the American Public Works Association (APWA) hosted a virtual interactive briefing for Congress, Public Works: Essential Before, During and Beyond the Pandemic. The brief was held in cooperation with U.S. House of Representatives Public Works and Infrastructure Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Dina Titus (D-NV) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA).
Rowe explains how his company has dealt with the coronavirus fallout.
Legislation asks public water system owners and operators to keep service on during pandemic, even if customers can’t pay.
CHICAGO - The Water Environment Federation has released a document for those interested in its annual conference and technical exhibition, WEFTEC, set for Oct. 3-7 in New Orleans. Obviously, the coronavirus has canceled other trade shows. As of now, WEFTEC is still on and there will also be virtual options. Go here for registration information.
MINExpo 2020 has been pushed back to 2021 due to the coronavirus. The event is normally held every four years. Here is a report from the National Mining Association:
This report on the M&A activity and outlook for the fluid handling industry was prepared by Global Equity Consulting, LLC.
When officials in Huntington Beach, Calif., became concerned whether enough ventilators would be available to treat the anticipated surge in COVID-19 patients, the city turned to Blue-White Industries, a local manufacturer of chemical metering pumps, flowmeters and water treatment accessories.
Working remotely, new safety protocols, and how remote monitoring can help HVAC system users.
Preparing for sudden major supply chain disruptions to avoid underserving and losing customers you may never win back.
The novel coronavirus' quick ascent likely meant closed shopping malls and similar places did not have a preservation plan.
Listeners can learn how to acquire CEU credits from the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association
Todd Loudin of Flowrox explains necessity of instrumentation for a more complete picture of pump health and potential problems.
CHICAGO - WEFTEC has announced that registration is open for its 2020 conference, set for Oct. 3-7 in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Morial Convention Center.
CDC says there is no evidence at this time that COVID-19 can be transmitted to workers through wastewater, but standard precautions should be followed.
RYE BROOK, NY — Global water technology company Xylem announced an expansion of its Partner Community Grants Program to further support customers and partners in the fight against COVID-19. To support community-level crisis responses, Xylem Watermark, the company’s corporate citizenship program, is inviting customers and partners worldwide to nominate nonprofit organizations in their communities to receive grant funding for COVID-19 responses.
Thirty-six hours after the call from the Danish Medicines Agency, a Grundfos team had made a visor prototype. On April 3, full-scale production was set to begin. Up to 5,000 visors, or face shields—according to demand—rolled out every day, so that employees in the health and care sector can protect themselves and patients against corona infection.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today marks the beginning of Water Week 2020, as thousands of representatives from across the water sector, including wastewater, drinking water and stormwater utility leaders, advocate for their most pressing issues before Congress and federal agencies. Initially slated to be a week-long series of events in Washington, D.C. and throughout the country, this year’s event has been modified to become a virtual event in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.