Items Tagged with 'coronavirus and construction'

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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.

Face Coverings and Masks

When Coronavirus Cases Spike at Construction Jobsites

July 1, 2020

As bars, restaurants and holiday get-togethers return and positive tests multiply, contractors face new challenges

Safety

AGC Survey Says Crashes on Highway Sites Still Common

Two-thirds of contractors report at least one work zone vehicle crash last year

Jeff Yoders

June 30, 2020

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AGC-HCSS survey finds COVID-19 appears to have improved work zone safety, due to fewer vehicles on the road.

Special Report

Latest Updates On The Coronavirus Pandemic

Tracking developing industry impacts as COVID-19 forces closures and interrupts global business

ENR Editors

June 30, 2020

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

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.

Special Report

Coronavirus Pandemic Coverage Archive

ENR's past coverage of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic

ENR Editors

June 26, 2020

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ENR's past coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the industry, dating back to the beginning of 2020.

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.

Boston Implements Full Construction Reopening Plan

COVID-19 concerns loom as project teams get back to work

Scott Van Voorhis

June 24, 2020

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Boston has completed the final phase of reopening the city’s construction industry.

Feds Advance $767M to Move Major NJ Rail Bridge Fix to Engineering Stage

Debra K. Rubin

June 21, 2020

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DOT's June 19 action on Portal North Bridge follows Trump tweeted approval, but no commitment to $12B Hudson River tunnels.

International Firms

German Industry Optimistic in Face of COVID as Border Restrictions Are Set to Loosen

Michael Dumiak

June 18, 2020

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A survey by HDB, the German construction industry association, found that 59% of respondents say the virus still hampers construction, but impacts are minor.

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