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Washington’s Sound Transit Temporarily Halts Most Construction

Agency cites insufficient staffing to meet safety standards in temporary suspension of 80% of its capital construction to reduce COVID-19...

No 'Immunity' for Agency From Contractor Payment Lawsuit

Texas court upholds GLF Construction's legal action against Dallas Area Rapid Transit as only remedy left in long-running dispute.

AIA Releases Tool to Help Officials Assess Temporary Hospital Sites

An American Institute of Architects task force has released a tool to help public officials identify buildings suitable to be adapted for...

UK Firm Offers Quick-Made COVID-19 Face Shield Template

Designer Foster + Partners says process is faster than 3D printing; now seeks approval to mass produce for health care workers.

AGC Slams SBA Rule for Key CARES Act Business Loans

AGC says SBA interim regulation places extra requirement on construction firms, contradicting the Treasury interpretation.

New York City Halts Public Design Work

Though most construction in New York City has been halted, architects hired for city projects were stunned to get orders last week to sto...

Thousands of Mass. Union Members Walk Off Jobs Due to COVID-19 Fears

More than 17,000 carpenters and painters stopped work on jobs across the state on Monday because of health and safety risks due to the pa...

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Treasury Eases Construction Firms' Path to COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Loans

Tom Ichniowski

Treasury's action responds to complaint from Associated General Contractors of America. …

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Latest Updates On The Coronavirus Pandemic

ENR Editors

ENR tracks new industry impacts as COVID-19 forces project closures and interrupts global business. …

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Social Distancing, Shelter Orders Impede Construction Bonds

Richard Korman

The Covid-19 pandemic spurs call for immediate action to keep planned projects on track. …

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Walsh Talks About McCormick Convention Center to COVID-19 Care Conversion

Jeff Yoders

Corps Chicago District Commander Col. Aaron Reisinger and Walsh Construction Project Manger Tom Caplis detail how convention center will transform into an alternate care facility in days, including upgrade of …

Texas & Louisiana Construction News

OSHA Cites Engineer, 10 Contractors for Violations Before Hard Rock Collapse

Autumn Cafiero Giusti

OSHA has cited multiple firms for violations leading up to the Oct. 12, 2019, collapse of the New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel. Meanwhile, discussions continues on how to best demolish …