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Coronavirus and Construction

COVID-19 Survey: Business Outlook Darkens Among Industry Firms

Scott Blair

Corinne Grinapol

April 9, 2020

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Industry respondents report half their projects have been put on hold or cancelled, on average, and 62% plan staff reductions.

Coronavirus and Construction

Louisiana Contractors Hope for Infrastructure Stimulus

Money would Ease $14B Backlog, Reboot Economy

Autumn Cafiero Giusti

April 9, 2020

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Industry leaders and lawmakers in Louisiana are eyeing infrastructure projects as the remedy for a coronavirus-plagued economy.

Coronavirus and Construction

Update: After Senate Setback, Fate Of COVID Loan Program Unclear

Tom Ichniowski

April 9, 2020

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Schumer says a deal might be reached but McConnell, McCarthy continue to back PPP-only infusion.

AGC Stand Down Emphasizes Coronavirus Safety Measures

Erica Berardi

Scott Judy

April 9, 2020

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Nearly 500 firms and 31,000 workers participated in the safety stand down, according to the AGC of America.

Robins & Morton Converting Miami Beach Convention Center Into COVID-19 Field Hospital

Bruce Buckley

April 9, 2020

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Contractor's $22.5-million contract with the Corps of Engineers calls for developing a 450-bed field hospital in less than two weeks.

Coronavirus and Construction

New Jersey, Second in U.S. COVID-19 Case Growth, Shuts Non-Essential Construction

Eydie Cubarrubia

Debra K. Rubin

April 9, 2020

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As numbers spike, Gov. Phil Murphy has to shut more projects, but exempts critical infrastructure, utility, medical, and emergency projects with stricter safety; fines of up to $1000 could be imposed.

Bridge Sections Collapse In Italy's Latest Infrastructure Failure

April 8, 2020

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Report states that there were two vehicles on the parts of the structure that fell.

Construction Accidents

Family of Worker Who Died in Fall Presses Lawsuit Against 3M Company

Liability is unclear in 2018 accident that involved a harness line cut on slab edge

Scott Van Voorhis

April 8, 2020

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Did a flaw in personal protective equipment doom ironworker in Seattle in 2018?

Washington’s Sound Transit Temporarily Halts Most Construction

Erica Berardi

April 7, 2020

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

No 'Sovereign Immunity' for Agency From Contractor Payment Lawsuit

Mary B. Powers

April 7, 2020

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

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COVID-19 Survey: Business Outlook Darkens Among Industry Firms

Louisiana Contractors Hope for Infrastructure Stimulus

Update: After Senate Setback, Fate Of COVID Loan Program Unclear

AGC Stand Down Emphasizes Coronavirus Safety Measures

Robins & Morton Converting Miami Beach Convention Center Into COVID-19 Field Hospital

New Jersey, Second in U.S. COVID-19 Case Growth, Shuts Non-Essential Construction

Bridge Sections Collapse In Italy's Latest Infrastructure Failure

Family of Worker Who Died in Fall Presses Lawsuit Against 3M Company

Washington’s Sound Transit Temporarily Halts Most Construction

No 'Sovereign Immunity' for Agency From Contractor Payment Lawsuit

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