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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
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
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
Liebherr statement on Coronavirus
Production suspended and other measures to slow spread of virus
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
LafargeHolcim sees recovery in China
Swiss material producer sees rebound in China, but expects “significant declines” elsewhere
Bauma CTT Russia 2020 postponed
Russian construction show postponed in wake of COVID-19 to now run from 8 to 11 September 2020
Caterpillar responds to crisis
The majority of its US facilities remain open, but some production centres suspended
SBM carries on
Mineral processing manufacturer will try to avoid using Austria’s short-time work programme
Mick George chosen for Bassingbourn Barracks works
Company chosen to provide demolition and asbestos removal at site in east of England
UK construction prepares for possible shut-down
Industry waits for guidance as First Minister in Scotland calls for building work to halt
FIEC calls for urgent support for construction
European Construction Industry Federation calls for three urgent measures, including force majeure status for crisis
US construction officials, unions rally to continue working
Some states have already ruled construction can continue, despite shelter-in-place orders
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