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

March 26, 2020

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.

Economists Expect Steep Dip in GDP, Construction Markets Due to COVID-19

Alisa Zevin

March 26, 2020

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While construction impacts may be less in the short term than other industries, experts say there's more long-term risk that future projects will be slower to move forward.

Work Halted at Boston Project Despite Loophole in Shutdown Order

Scott Van Voorhis

March 26, 2020

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Work had continued at Boston's Oro Seaport project despite the Boston ban on all construction because it was located on state-controlled land.

Washington State Broadens Construction Shutdown Order

Tim Newcomb

March 26, 2020

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All commercial and residential construction will halt because of COVID-19 spread, with exceptions for low-income housing and work related to critical infrastructure.

Germany Eases COVID-19 Restrictions for Public Infrastructure Projects

Michael Dumiak

March 25, 2020

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Directive follows industry groups' plea to blunt national financial impact; government may pump in more than $810 billion to shore up German economy.

Florida Gears Up for Coronavirus with Field Hospitals

Bruce Buckley

March 25, 2020

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The facilities are just a precaution for now, as plenty of beds remain available in the state.

NYC Mayor de Blasio To Ask for Clarification Around Essential Construction

Eydie Cubarrubia

March 25, 2020

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On a local TV show, de Blasio was asked whether it was necessary to keep all construction sites open.

Boston Extends COVID-19 Construction Ban

Mayor says work could be halted 'indefinitely' to combat coronavirus spread

Scott Van Voorhis

March 25, 2020

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Boston extended its construction moratorium indefinitely on March 25 due to continuing COVID-19 outbreak issues.

Involuntary Manslaughter Plea in Fatal Wildfire Case Costs Calif. Utility $4M

Mary B. Powers

March 24, 2020

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PG&E filed Camp fire pact as part of its bankruptcy restructuring, which includes new mitigation strategies for the 2020 wildfire season such as community microgrids.

Webcor CEO Says New Business Practices Needed in Response to Pandemic

Safeguarding health of workers on jobsites seen as priority

Jeff Rubenstone

March 24, 2020

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Working to keep his company’s projects moving amid an unprecedented viral pandemic, Webcor Builders President and CEO Jes Pedersen says the company is learning as it goes.