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Coronavirus and Construction

Senate, House Approve Extension for Paycheck Protection Program Loans

Tom Ichniowski

July 1, 2020

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Measure, which would allow loan applications through Aug. 8, awaits Trump's signature.

The Nation's Infrastructure

Democrats Push $1.5T Infrastructure Bill Through House But Face GOP Wall in Senate

Tom Ichniowski

July 1, 2020

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House package has $494 billion for highways, transit and rail but also funds water, airports, energy and other sectors.

Legislature Slashes North Carolina Roads Budget

July 1, 2020

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The financially beleaguered North Carolina Dept. of Transportation could see its current $1.5-billion road-building budget cut by nearly one-third under a bill passed June 25 by the state legislature.

Newark Airport's Terminal 1 Starts Spreading Its Wings

Aileen Cho

Debra K. Rubin

July 1, 2020

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The $2.7-billion facility, New Jersey's largest-ever Port Authority NY and NJ project, is much-anticipated economic driver in virus-ravaged region, but COVID impacts could alter its scope and schedule.

Coronavirus and Construction

Analysis: COVID-19 Causes 35% Productivity Loss at UK Projects

Debra K. Rubin

June 29, 2020

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Consultant Turner and Townsend weighs new labor issues, remote work and disrupted materials in delays and cost hikes, as Britain is set to reduce social distance rules by July 4.

Trump Border Wall Fund Diversion is Illegal, San Francisco Court Rules

Mary B. Powers

June 27, 2020

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Appellate decision upholds lower court on $2.5B construction funds, but Supreme Court review is expected with multiple legal challenges pending on milcon money shifts.

Energy

Michigan Oil and Gas Pipeline Shut Pending Hearing on Recent Damage

Attorney General, Governor Want More Information From Canadian Owner Enbridge

Annemarie Mannion

June 26, 2020

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County judge closes damaged and undamaged legs of 67-year-old line, with June 30 date set for owner to provide update on pipe condition.

Coronavirus and Construction

COVID-19 Intensifies Infrastructure Funding Problem, ASCE Says

Tom Ichniowski

June 24, 2020

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Report recommends that Congress pass legislation providing increased funding for a range of infrastructure sectors.

Trump Orders Visa Curbs for Foreign Nationals in U.S. Workforce

Bruce Buckley

June 22, 2020

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Edict claims pandemic jobs recovery in suspending new visas under H-1B, H-2B, J and L programs; OPTS is exempt but green card freeze extended to year end.