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May 24 2020 Vol. IX • No. 11
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PCL Crews Deliver Dodger Stadium Upgrades By Irwin Rapoport CEG CORRESPONDENT
LiuGong Appoints New Western U.S. Dealer...6
Specialized Concrete Smoothing: Loop 101...7
Vermeer Makes Positive Impact During Crisis...34
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Historic and famed Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles — the third oldest Major League Baseball ballpark in the country and home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, — is undergoing a major upgrade for the 2020 season, and is slated to host the league’s All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic; however, the start of the Major League Baseball season has been temporarily put on hold. PCL Construction Services Inc. is serving as the general contractor of the approximately $100 million project that will see the installation of modern and fan-friendly amenities to enhance the fan experience, including a new centerfield plaza and renovations to the left and right field pavilions.
“Dodger Stadium has always been and remains the most beautiful place ever built to play or watch the game of baseball, and these renovations will enhance every aspect of the fan experience with modern and familyfriendly amenities,” said Dodger President and CEO Stan Kasten.
By Lucy Perry
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The Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program has been a shot in the arm for construction businesses, and a lifeline for a few. The forgivable loans, made available in two rounds during the month of April, guarantee companies can make payroll, keep their staff working and meet project deadlines.
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“This latest project continues to demonstrate ownership’s commitment to give a first-class experience to the best fans in baseball.” The new plaza will create a stadium “front door” with almost two acres of unique food offerings, entertainment and kids’ areas, retail locations, sponsor activations, more social and
standing room areas and greater access for those with special needs. The kids’ play area is just beyond the wall in straight-away centerfield, and fans will be able to enjoy the game from on top of a newly-constructed batter’s eye wall. The plaza was designed to pay homage to see DODGERS page 38
Fast PPP Loan Approvals Helping Contractors
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PCL Construction Services Inc. is serving as the general contractor of the approximately $100 million project that will see the installation of modern and fan-friendly amenities, including a new centerfield plaza and renovations to the left and right field pavilions.
CEG CORRESPONDENT
During the first round of the COVID-19 related stimulus loan program released April 3, approximately $450 billion in funds were issued on a first-come, first-served basis and were depleted within 13 days. Congress rejuvenated the program in a second round, released on April 27, when another $300 billion has been set aside for medium-sized community banks and credit unions to dole out loans. Quick receipt of Paycheck
Protection Program loans may be helping contractors retain or add staff, despite mounting project cancellations, reports the AGC. A survey the association conducted online just prior to the second funding release drew 741 responses to a question about PPP loans. Of the 74 percent who reported applying for a loan, 44 percent had received funds, 15 percent had been approved but had not received funds, 8 percent were
awaiting an answer, and 7 percent had applied but had been told no more funds were available. Those who reported they had added workers rose to 13 percent from 4 percent in AGC’s April 6-9 survey. Members who’d furloughed or terminated workers declined to 35 percent from 40 percent. “These favorable indications occurred even though the share see LOANS page 36