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Covid-19

NYC Plans to Add More than 8,000 Beds for Coronavirus Patients

March 18, 2020

Over the next two weeks, the city will convert unused spaces across the five boroughs into medical facilities to treat those infected with COVID-19.

2020 1Q Cost Report

As Coronavirus Forces Workers Home, Firms Eye Force Majeure with Materials, Labor Scarce

Jeff Yoders

March 18, 2020

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While contractors were optimistic that costs would stay low and contribute to a strong fiscal 2020 as recently as January, the coronavirus pandemic has upended construction just as it has every other industry.

Coronavirus and Construction

Rep. DeFazio: FEMA Asks Army Corps to Help Build Emergency Health Facilities

Tom Ichniowski

Debra K. Rubin

March 18, 2020

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Corps says its commander met with N.Y. Gov. Cuomo but has not yet "been assigned a COVID-19 mission."

2019 1Q Cost Report

Industry Braces for Impacts of Coronavirus Pandemic

Alisa Zevin

March 18, 2020

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Fears related to the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, continue to grow in the U.S. and across the world, and with that comes economic uncertainty.

Trump Defends Taking Billions From DOD For Border Wall

Mary B. Powers

March 18, 2020

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Nineteen states sue, claiming economic harm and risk to national guard operations.

Warren Buffett Pulls $3B Canada Gas Line Stake

Scott Van Voorhis

March 18, 2020

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Mega-investor cites rising nationwwide environmental protest but owners seek new money and will proceed.

Winning Team Low Technical Score on $1B Ottawa Rail Is Under Fire

Scott Van Voorhis

March 18, 2020

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Work is proceeding with no city plans to rebid project.

McDermott Bankruptcy Filing Gets Court OK

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

March 18, 2020

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How will contractor's restructuring succeed in a changing oil and gas market?

Environmental Contractors Group Set to Help NYC Construction Sites Face Coronavirus Risks

Eydie Cubarrubia

March 17, 2020

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Construction workers and site supervisors will get training for COVID-19 protection, the latest infectious disease for which the industry is ill-prepared, says NY Environmental Contractors Association chairman Morris Napolitano.

Trump Administration Calls on Construction Firms to Donate Masks

But AGC seeks clarity if the request is official policy or an 'off-the-cuff remark.'

Bruce Buckley

March 17, 2020

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VP Pence seeks donations of N95 masks to local hospitals and forgo additional orders as AGC seeks clarity if request is official policy or 'off the cuff remark.'