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COVID-19 Resources

As we respond to the evolving conditions related to COVID-19, AIA New York wants to provide its community with opportunities to remain connected, have access to resources, and take care of each other.

Please email membervoices@aiany.org if you have a resource to share with the architecture community. We will continue to update this page. Additional resources are available from AIA National here.

Government and Industry Updates

Federal Updates

Coronavirus Resources (US Department of Labor)
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources (US Small Business Administration)
Coronavirus Emergency Loans: Small Business Guide and Checklist (US Chamber of Commerce)
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (AIA)
Families First Coronavirus Response Act FAQ (HR Workplace Services)

Local and State Updates

Guidance on Executive Order 202.6 (New York State)
Assistance & Guidance for Businesses Impacted Due to Novel Coronavirus (NYC Small Business Services)
Webinars: Resources for Small Businesses and M/WBEs Impacted by COVID-19 (NYC Comptroller)
Latest City/Municipality Agency Updates and Closures under COVID-19 (Milrose Consultants)
DOB COVID-19 Updates (NYC Department of Buildings)
Essential Active Construction Sites (NYC Department of Buildings)
Temporary Procedure for Plan Intake Unit during COVID-19 (New York City Fire Department)
LPC Public Hearings (NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission)
COVID-19 Updates (New York State Education Department)

Industry Updates

COVID-19 and Real Estate: How the Coronavirus Is Impacting the AEC Industry (Building Design + Construction)
Coronavirus Industry Information (New York Building Congress)

For Firm Owners and Managers

Webinar: Navigating Key Legal & Business Issues Posed by COVID-19 (AIANY)
Webinar: COVID-19 Financial Advice for Architects (AIANY)
Webinar: Payment Protection Program: Navigating Loan Forgiveness (AIANY / Ingram LLP / Grassi Advisors & Accountants)
Straightforward Advice on Preserving Cash Flow (AIA Trust)
Small Firm Exchange (AIA)
Shifting Focus During Radical, Unprecedented Change (Practice of Architecture)
Keeping Equity a Priority During the COVID-19 Crisis (AIA Minnesota)
AIANY Marketplace website listings are now FREE for members. You can use this platform to request or offer services or assistance. Email cschaulsohn@aiany.org to list your service

Legal

LegaLine – AIANY has a component subscription to LegalLine. Contact membership@aiany.org for the number
Legal Issues Affecting Your Business Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak and Market Turmoil (Kramer Levin)
Coronavirus: Be Prepared Contractual Impacts and How To Address Them (JD Supra)

Human Resources

Navigating COVID-19: HR Advice for Architects (AIANY)
Coronavirus and COVID-19 (Society of Human Resources Management)
COVID-19 And Workers Compensation Considerations (HR Workplace Services)
Furlough v. Layoff Considerations (HR Workplace Services)
EEOC Guidance on COVID-19 (HR Workplace Services)
COVID-19 Furlough/Layoff Sample Letter (HR Workplace Services)
A five-layered defense for workplace reopening (The Harvard Gazette)

For Employees

Provisions Related to Unemployment Compensation in the Senate-passed CARES Act (House Committee on Ways and Means)
Continuation of Health Coverage / COBRA (US Department of Labor)
Unemployment Insurance (NYS Department of Labor)
NY State of Health (New York State) – New Yorkers without health insurance can apply through NY State of Health through May 15, 2020; must apply within 60 days of losing coverage.
FAQ on Stimulus Checks, Unemployment and the Coronavirus Plan (The New York Times)
Letting Go—Moving Forward After Being Fired (Medium)
What’s the government done to relieve student loan borrowers of their burden during the corona crisis? (Brookings Institution)

How Architects Can Help

Good Samaritan State Statute Compendium (AIA)
How architects can stop COVID-19 from spreading indoors (Fast Company)

Health Facilities

COVID-19 Alternative Care Sites Assessment Tool (AIA)
COVID-19 ArchMap (AIA Knowledge Net)
Disaster Assistance Handbook (AIA)
Alternate Care Sites (US Army Corps of Engineers)

PPE Manufacturing and Materials Donation

COVID-19 Emergency Supply Sourcing & Manufacturing (NYC Economic Development Corporation)
3D Printing of Medical Devices Q&A (FDA)
P ersonal Protective Equipment (GetUsPPE)
Donate 3D printing materials to local universities
COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund (New York City)

Remote Work

Architecture Firm Best Practices, Resources, & Templates for Communications and Temp Policies in Response to COVID-19 (Practice of Architecture)
An Architect’s Guide to Virtual Practice (AIA Trust)
Work from Home Recommendations from a Multi-Office Firm (AIA California)
COVID-19 Autodesk Resource Center (Autodesk)
Free Software and Tools to Support Working Remotely (ARCHITECT Magazine)

Continuing Education

NYSED Update on Continuing Education Requirements (New York State Education Department)
AIA and state requirements for continuing education (AIA)
AIAU Courses Now Free for Members (AIAU, AIA’s online continuing education center)

Mental Health Support

COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline: Call 1-844-863-9314 for mental health counseling.
Dealing with Coronavirus Anxiety: Expert Tips (Psychology.org)

COVID-19 Updates and Best Practices

Re-occupancy Assessment Tool (AIA)
Webinar: Town Hall: Coping with COVID-19 Together (AIANY | Center for Architecture)
Government Response to Coronavirus, COVID-19 (Federal Government)
CDC on COVID-19 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (NYC Department of Health)

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