How did ACL adapt for 2020?  Do we have word on the Tesla GC's yet? Why and I talking to you about voting?  More hurricane talk?  Why are we talking about Marathon Oil in Houston?  Who is CCI and what does that mean for construction?  Do we finally have an actual update for the PPP loans?  Why do you care if it's almost the 15th of the month?  And what demolition code changes did we miss last week? . . . . . Do YOU have a question for Wendy or topic that you want to know more about?  Email us at [email protected] and we will look into it. @constructionchatpodcast ACL Live 2020 CCI article about Bergstrom Technology Park Austin City Council proposed changes

What woman are we celebrating and congratulating today?  What is "The Speed of Elon"?  What did the Austin City Council approve on October 1st?  What all is happening at COTA?  How has COVID changed the way healthcare facitilites are being built?  What did the governor's office send out?  What event are they doing now?  What is the latest update with PPP?  Who brought in whole city wi-fi? . . . . . Do YOU have a question for Wendy or topic that you want to know more about?  Email us at [email protected] and we will look into it. @constructionchatpodcast Office of the Governor: Small Business Updates

Who is the legend we are stopping to recognize?  Where is Beta?  Are we done with hurricane season yet?  How are construction sites handling the wildfires out west?  What does climate change and zero emissions mean for construction?  Are we still talking about that bullet train? - - - - - - - - - - - - Do YOU have a question for Wendy or topic that you want to know more about?  Email us at [email protected] and we will look into it. @constructionchatpodcast

What happened to last week's episode?  Why am I praising a crane operator?  What is happening with Tesla?  What's happening with PPP forgiveness applications?  Should I take the employment tax break?  Why would my employees need more than one mask a day?  Who is Wilfred?  Which supply market is calling it "unprecedented" times?  How many days left until the election?  Why are we listening to employee concerns?  And what change did Abbott make on Thursday? ------------- Do YOU have a question for Wendy or topic that you want to know more about?  Email us at [email protected] and we will look into it. @constructionchatpodcast Tesla City of Austin Pre-Bid Meeting Register to vote by October 5th What to do when an employee is afraid to return to the jobsite due to COVID-19 September 17th Governor Abbott Update

Why am I starting off with an appology?  Are gas prices going up this weekend?  What did Governor Abbott hint at?  What happened with SmileDirectClub in Kyle?  What new project is happening in Pflugerville?  What is block 87?  What's happening with payroll taxes?  What did City of Austin do to parking?  What do we can what NIOSH is saying?  Results from a AGC National survey in August.  And why am I having you save-the-date for? . . . . . Do YOU have a question for Wendy or topic that you want to know more about?  Email us at [email protected] and we will look into it. @constructionchatpodcast NIOSH: Beware of counterfeit N95 masks Office of the Governor: Small Business Updates

Why did the Governor say he was relieved with Hurricane Laura?  What are some conundrums when it comes to COVID-19?  Who is trying to build something new by the Austin Convention Center?  What are 7 bidding mistakes during COVID-19?  Why did Austin make a top 10 list?  Is it still going to be hot in the next week? . . . . . Do YOU have a question for Wendy or topic that you want to know more about?  Email us at [email protected] and we will look into it. @constructionchatpodcast 7 bidding mistakes that can throw off a project

We have twins!  Find out why I'm quoting Twister on this episode.  How far are we from beating the 2011 three digit days record?  What are five things to help keep from ditching your mask?  Did it snow chocolate in a small Swiss town?  What does City of Austin's public health emergency extension mean for construction?  Why does documentation mean more than ever now?  PPP loan update and why you should hold off on filing.  What does Trump's payroll tax cut mean for businesses?  What sectors are seeing work start back up?  And what's the latest with the $1.1B Tesla plant. . . . . . Do YOU have a question for Wendy or topic that you want to know more about?  Email us at [email protected] and we will look into it. @constructionchatpodcast Why Documentation Means More Than Ever - Construction Dive Article

What are 5 red flags that the job may not be worth it?  Do you need to file a lien?  The Governor's office is doing another Small Business Initiative and details on how to register below.  What are backlogs looking like?  What is COVID-19 doing to your work productivity?  Who found a simple solution for disinfecting large common areas?  What new project in Austin was announced this week?  What will elections look like and what shortages are being seen for supplies. . . . . . Do YOU have a question for Wendy or topic that you want to know more about?  Email us at [email protected] and we will look into it. @constructionchatpodcast 5 Red Flags Governor's Small Business Webinar

Who's celebrating a big birthday this week?  Are rickshaws making a comeback and did Wendy invent a new Uber?  Texas marked it's 3rd hottest July on record and what does that mean for you?  Should we hunker down for the remainder of the year to be prepared for more hurricanes or is our season almost over?  And what about Tik Tok?   . . . . Do YOU have a question for Wendy or topic that you want to know more about?  Email us at [email protected] and we will look into it. @constructionchatpodcast The Governor's Texas Business Bulletin Stay safe!

Join us this week as we discuss how the Texas coast is recovering from Hurricane Hanna and the upcoming hurricane season.  We cover what's happening with the HEALS Act and HEROs Act and what each one means for you.  Can the president move the presidential election?  Ways that a local county is offering help for small businesses, a new engineer on the Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge and why, why the new Project Connect could increase your home taxes, changes to football season, a local celebrity is releasing a book, and if you receive random seeds in the mail. Hays County Emergency Cash Assistance Program City of Austin Project Connect HEALS Act parts in favor for construction