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US coronavirus relief package now covers self-employed contractors
The recently enacted CARES Act provides unemployment benefits to independent contractors
Construction growth for 2020 forecast at just 0.5%
Growth for 2020 drops from 3.1% to 0.5%, according to GlobalData
US unemployment claims break records while construction slows
Tighter shelter-in-place orders bring constuction to a halt in many areas, putting thousands out of work
AGC reports collapse in US demand
Associated General Contractors of America said conditions had deteriorated rapidly since February and called on Congress to act
Eyewitness: Australian construction and COVID-19
Tim Nuttall, Managing Director of Access Hire in Australia, reports on the impact of COVID-19 
North America’s top contractors aim to minimise exposure to coronavirus
Firms are using everything from basic hygiene to collaboration technology to keep people safe
CCA: Canadian construction sites should remain open
Canadian Construction Association says work should continue, provided set protocol is followed
Trump pushes for $2 trillion infrastructure package
The latest US economic relief package could focus on construction of roads, bridges and airports
Exclusive: how is China’s construction equipment sector recovering?
Beijing-based SHI Yang, Director of Research at Off-Highway Research China, on how China’s construction equipment market is recovering
Manitou maintains closures
The group will continue the closure of its manufacturing activities in France, Italy and India
Deep impact of COVID-19 revealed
Survey of members by CECE shows that 30% are already closing factories
New federal guidance suggests US construction could continue
Appeals from construction officials appear to be heeded as new guidelines more strongly support work on US sites
Skanska says ‘ambition is to keep projects running’
The company is taking additional precautions as it aims to keep its construction sites working
New Zealand stops all but ‘essential’ construction
Government of New Zealand provides clear guidance of what it considers to be essential construction work
European construction: ‘Urgent measures required during COVID-19’
Joint statement by 15 sector bodies calls for help to protect workers and support business
JCB to produce ventilators
Following an appeal by UK Prime Minister, JCB will help address the national ventilator shortage
US VP Pence appeals to equipment manufacturers
Associated Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) works with government to navigate effects of COVID-19 on industry
AJ Networks forges ahead in S Korea
Depots remain open to serve construction sites as they continue to operate
Bauma CTT Russia 2020 postponed
Russian construction show postponed in wake of COVID-19 to now run from 8 to 11 September 2020
Balfour Beatty to keep sites open
UK’s largest construction company says it can maintain safety during coronavirus lockdown
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