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Coronavirus and Construction

California Counties Detail Work Resumption Rules, But Questions Remain

May 1, 2020

With all construction set to start May 4, new required safety protocols for seven Bay Area counties still have unclear and confusing details.

Technology

Generative Design Helps Quebec Wood Export Bureau Plan, Ship Multi-Use Disaster Shelters

VIATechnik's generative system creates different versions of shelters for disaster relief

Jeff Yoders

April 30, 2020

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Generative design is being used by the Quebec Wood Export Bureau and VIATechnik to deliver purpose-designed relief structures designed for sites as well as mission needs for COVID-19 health care, first responders and other disaster needs.

Temporary Concrete Plant Approved for Amazon's HQ2

Resident group petitions for work to be halted during COVID-19 stay-at-home order

Stephanie Loder

April 30, 2020

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Amazon received approval for a temporary concrete batch facility for its $2.5-billion Virginia headquarters.

Coronavirus and Construction

San Francisco Area Construction To Restart May 4, But Safety Requirements Questioned

Erica Berardi

April 29, 2020

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Industry groups raise concerns about third-party safety verification requirements for construction to restart.

Strategic Lessons For an Uncertain Post-Pandemic Future

Jim Parsons

April 29, 2020

With COVID-19 likely to influence the business environment for the foreseeable future, contractors can look to lessons from the great recession for guidance

Construction Projects Across Pennsylvania Get Ready to Roll

May 1 marks the end to the state's construction shutdown order for nonessential projects

Justin Rice

April 29, 2020

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After sitting idle for approximately six weeks, nonessential construction sites across Pennsylvania are gearing up to resume work on May 1.

Sketching the Elements of the 'New Normal'

April 29, 2020

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Everyone talks about the construction industry’s COVID-19 new normal, but what exactly should that be?

COVID-19 Safety Rules Take Shape in Boston

Date to reopen city's non-essential projects remains unclear

Scott Van Voorhis

April 28, 2020

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Boston city officials put into action new safety mandates in the wake of the deadly coronavirus epidemic.

Coronavirus and Construction

Survey: Industry Anxiety Levels Fall, But Concern for Business Stability Still is High

Corinne Grinapol

Scott Blair

April 26, 2020

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Project delays and cancellations rose, said the mid-April analysis of 416 industry employees, but more employers plan to rehire those cut or recruit, and have adjusted to new business approaches.

Pa. Gov Issues COVID-19 Safety Guidelines as Crews Prepare to Resume Work

Construction can restart on May 1, one week earlier than previously announced

Justin Rice

April 24, 2020

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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) released safety guidelines on April 23 for construction crews to follow when they are allowed to return to work on May 1.