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Feds Again Expand 'Guidance' of Virus-Essential Construction Sectors and Jobs

April 20, 2020

Aimed at states and municipalities, Dept. of Homeland Security update adds commercial work and several new construction 'support' jobs.

Pennsylvania Governor OKs May 8 Construction Restart

Pam Radtke Russell

April 20, 2020

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Companies will have to adhere to guidelines that have not yet been released.

Ontario, Quebec Ease COVID-19 'Essential' Construction Rules

Scott Van Voorhis

April 20, 2020

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Ontario will allow 24/7 healthcare, residential work to boost flexibility; Quebec reopened projects April 20 with added compliance.

CEOs Detail Virus-Reshaped Business Realities

Debra K. Rubin

April 19, 2020

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Market contraction and bottom-line hits are set to plague AEC sector through 2021, but firms push to keep staff in place, chiefs say in surveys.

COVID-19 and Construction

Army Corps Set to Deliver 28 More COVID-19 Alternate Care Facilities

Agency and FEMA create space for emergency beds even as some governors scale back needs

Jeff Yoders

April 18, 2020

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Work at some sites will decrease as updated agency modeling shows they won't be needed.

Coronavirus and Construction

Airports Plan to Apply for Shares of $10B in CARES Act Grants

Tom Ichniowski

Aileen Cho

April 17, 2020

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Because of workforce-retention requirements, most of the funds are likely to go for payroll, not construction.

Coronavirus and Construction

Update: Construction Tops Industries in Paycheck Protection Loan Volume

But SBA says all of the program's funding was exhausted by April 16

Tom Ichniowski

April 17, 2020

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Updated figures show construction companies received $44.9 million in PPP loans, more than any other industry.

Georgia Power Cuts Vogtle Project Workforce Amid Increase in COVID-19 Cases

Bruce Buckley

April 16, 2020

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Despite an estimated 20 % reduction in site workers, utility hopes to maintain the project's current schedule.

Boston Mayor Considers Bringing Construction Back, Slowly

Martin J. Walsh to discuss lifting city's COVID-19 construction ban with local industry leaders

Scott Van Voorhis

Justin Rice

April 16, 2020

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Mayor Martin J. Walsh is considering a slow lifting of the building ban he instituted in March to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.

Debra K. Rubin

April 15, 2020

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Industry brokers say the virus has not cancelled transactions but has put the brakes on speed of completion, with valuation uncertainties; U.S. payroll loan could also complicate sales.

Chicago Contractor Charged in $325K Amtrak Bribery Scheme

Wood Group Financial Review Uncovers 'Cultural Failings' in Projects Business

Kiewit to Build Record 4.5-GW Gas Power Plant for Pa. Data Center Complex

60-Ton, $500K Crane Is Stolen From Ohio Power Construction Site

Nevada Lithium Mine Secures Funding to Begin Construction

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April 16, 2025

5 Proven Strategies to Mitigate Risk and Keep Data Center Construction on Track

Data center construction comes with tight deadlines and little room for error. Between supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and unexpected risks, staying on schedule and on budget requires a proactive approach. We'll break down five proven strategies that top data center teams use to identify and mitigate risks before they escalate.

Unlocking Hidden Insights: The Power of Data, Reporting & AI in Construction

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