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COVID-19 and Construction

Lender Halts Chicago's '1000M' Tower as Developer Seeks New Financing

The $470-million skyscraper is first major city project shut due to COVID-19 funding impact

July 9, 2020

Financier Goldman-Sachs clouds future of Helmut Jahn-designed structure with 90-day review, first major city project to pause construction over COVID-19 economic impacts.

MaineDOT Accelerates Work Despite Coronavirus

Scott Van Voorhis

July 8, 2020

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The Maine Dept. of Transportation has ramped up work and spending in response to the coronavirus.

Coronavirus and Construction

First Look at Long List of AEC Firms Receiving PPP Loans

Tom Ichniowski

Scott Blair

July 7, 2020

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Paycheck Protection Program loans are viewed as one factor driving construction's strong employment gain in June.

Coronavirus and Construction

Trump Signs Bill Extending Paycheck Protection Loan Deadline to Aug. 8

Tom Ichniowski

July 4, 2020

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About $138.4 billion in loan funding for COVID-19 impacts was still available at business close on June 30, said the US Small Business Administration.

Construction Workforce

Construction Employment Picture Brightens in June

Industry adds 158,000 jobs, unemployment rate declines

Tom Ichniowski

July 2, 2020

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The latest numbers don't reflect June coronavirus surges in some states.

Coronavirus and Construction

Senate, House Approve Extension for Paycheck Protection Program Loans

Tom Ichniowski

July 1, 2020

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Measure, which would allow loan applications through Aug. 8, awaits Trump's signature.

COVID-19 and Construction

Health Check-In Apps Seen as Key Way to Limit Viral Outbreaks on Jobsites

Jeff Rubenstone

July 1, 2020

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As the pandemic upends traditional jobsite screening, contractors are turning to online health surveys at points of entry to help prevent an ill person coming onto the site.

Safety

AGC Survey Says Crashes on Highway Sites Still Common

Two-thirds of contractors report at least one work zone vehicle crash last year

Jeff Yoders

June 30, 2020

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AGC-HCSS survey finds COVID-19 appears to have improved work zone safety, due to fewer vehicles on the road.

Coronavirus and Construction

Analysis: COVID-19 Causes 35% Productivity Loss at UK Projects

Debra K. Rubin

June 29, 2020

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Consultant Turner and Townsend weighs new labor issues, remote work and disrupted materials in delays and cost hikes, as Britain is set to reduce social distance rules by July 4.

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