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Washington State Broadens Construction Shutdown Order

March 26, 2020

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.

Coronavirus and Construction

Mask Donations Rise as Industry Combs Sites to Support Healthcare Workers

Bruce Buckley

March 24, 2020

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Firms tap inventories to make PPE contributions to local hospitals and other facilities to keep COVID-19 under control.

Health Care Designers Educate, Advise, Warn During COVID-19 Crisis

Nadine M. Post

March 24, 2020

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Design professionals are mobilizing to provide advice and guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health care facility practitioners are also warning officials that haste in creating temporary treatment centers can create unintended negative consequences.