Longtime ACPA member, Max Bowman of Star Equipment. Ltd. passed away quietly this past Saturday. Max was one of the industry’s original pioneers of concrete pumping equipment and a Schwing dealer for well over 30 years.
On March 21st, our industry lost one of its original “pioneers” with the passing of Richard O’Brien of O’Brien Concrete Pumping in Denver, Colorado. While many of you may have only know Richard for his emails and newsletter The Irish Dreamer, at heart he was a true champion of the industry devoted to educating pumpers on the value of their services and how to increase profits.
Emergency Family and Medical Leave (“FMLA”) Expansion established paid FMLA leave for employees unable to work (or telework) due to needing to care for a son or daughter under 18 whose school or child care provider is closed due to COVID-19. Twelve weeks of FLMA is provided, with the first 2 weeks unpaid.
The CARES Act provides a refundable tax credit against OASDI* payroll tax liability equal to 50% of the first $10,000 paid per employee so long as business operations have been fully or partially suspended due to government orders OR your business experiences a year-over-year reduction in gross receipts of at least 50% calculated by comparing calendar quarters. Eligibility for the credit continues until gross receipts exceed 80% year-over-year.
As a result of COVID-19’s serious public health risks, businesses small and large have been impacted negatively. Congress has provided new authority for Small Business Administration (SBA) loan and grants, including the following:
As we continue to come with grips on the impact COVID-19 has made on our daily lives, I want to provide you with an update on our ongoing efforts to continue to serve our membership while ensuring the safety and well-being of the Association's staff.
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Be safe and stay safe when working near concrete pumps. This is the message you can present when using the ACPA Coworker Safety Training Program. This simple PowerPoint presentation video effectively communicates the importance of many safety tips—from wearing the correct protective equipment to using clear and concise hand signals. English/Spanish Presentation
Be safe and stay safe when working near concrete pumps. This is the message you can present when using the ACPA Coworker Safety Training Program. This simple PowerPoint presentation video effectively communicates the importance of many safety tips—from wearing the correct protective equipment to using clear and concise hand signals. English/Spanish Presentation
This video or video set is only available to users who have purchased access. If you can see the video or set of videos below, you have access.
Operators preparing for the ACPA Operator Certification Exam now have the option of studying for the test with the help of a digital audio version of the ACPA Operator Study Guide. The CD may also be ordered in either English or Spanish.
Operators preparing for the ACPA Operator Certification Exam now have the option of studying for the test with the help of an audio version of the ACPA Operator Study Guide. The CD may also be ordered in either English or Spanish.
This video or video set is only available to users who have purchased access. If you can see the video or set of videos below, you have access.
