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Alberta Pumps in $1.1B To Start Work on Stalled Keystone XL Pipeline

April 1, 2020

Long controversial project will follow COVID-19 work rules, says CEO; other Canada mega-line Trans Mountain, also has new virus protections.

Newark Speeds $120M Lead Water Line Replacement

Tom Stabile

April 1, 2020

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NJ city's 30-month effort to pull 18,000 tainted pipes is halfway complete, officials say.

NYC Announces Fines of up to $10K if Work Continues on Non-Essential Projects

Eydie Cubarrubia

March 30, 2020

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Rules and fines linked to suspended work on most sites take effect March 31, according to the city buildings dept.

Wave of Field Hospitals Deployed Across the U.S.

State and local authorities join Army Corps to convert space to relieve hospitals battling COVID-19

Bruce Buckley

March 30, 2020

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State and local authorities join Army Corps to convert space to relieve hospitals battling COVID-19.

Coronavirus and Construction

Federal Government Issues Guidance to Clarify Areas of ‘Essential’ Work

Mary B. Powers

March 30, 2020

U.S. Dept of Homeland Security document states need to reduce confusion and ambiguity among state and local officials.

Coronavirus and Construction

Corps Leaders Explain Strategy for Rapid Hospital Response

Janice L. Tuchman

Tom Ichniowski

March 28, 2020

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Corps chief, Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, spoke with ENR at New York City's Javits Center about the challenges of setting up temporary space.

States Assert Authority to Deem Workers Essential

Mary B. Powers

March 27, 2020

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Officials override local shelter-in-place and other restrictions for state workers and contractors deemed essential to ease conflict and confusion linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.

UK Offers COVID-19 Financial Cushion to Firms, Workers

Peter Reina

March 27, 2020

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Government delays tax payments and offers corporate loans and small business cash grants while extending employee stipends to self-employed workers.

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New York Shuts More Projects As COVID-19 Cases Soar

Eydie Cubarrubia

Debra K. Rubin

March 27, 2020

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UPDATE: Non-essential jobsites must close, effective now, except key infrastructure, medical facilities, and affordable housing, with time to insure projects are 'safely stabilized,' state said March 27; NY reports more than 60,000 cases and 965 deaths as of Mar. 30

Construction Worker-Tracking Tech Finds New Jobsite Uses in Coronavirus Pandemic

Jeff Rubenstone

March 26, 2020

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The Spot-R clip-on tag was designed to keep workers safe by monitoring for sudden falls, but working on site in a virus pandemic has seen it used for more creative applications.