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Coronavirus and construction

Construction Loses 975,000 Jobs in April, Due to COVID-19 Impacts

Tom Ichniowski

May 8, 2020

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Industry's unemployment rate jumps to 16.6% from March's 6.9%.

COVID-19 Takes Added Toll on UK Market, But More European Projects Reopen

Peter Reina

Debra K. Rubin

May 7, 2020

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UK purchasing index reports 23-year record declines in April while survey shows industry value way off; but two big Paris rail jobs resume.

Boston Officials Outline Gradual Construction Restart

Projects closed by the city's COVID-19 work-stop order prepare to reopen

Scott Van Voorhis

May 6, 2020

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Non-essential projects shut down by Boston's COVID-19 work-stop order in March prepare for a slow return to work.

Coronavirus and Construction

Treasury Extends PPP Repayment Deadline, but Eligibility Confusion Persists

Tom Ichniowski

May 5, 2020

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AGC says unless Treasury clarifies new guidance, some construction firms will repay loans, lay off workers.

Coronavirus and Construction

Construction in Washington State Won't Fully Restart Until June

Tim Newcomb

May 1, 2020

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Some low-risk work on existing projects can continue, but start of new projects is pushed back, say state officials.

Amtrak Will Redevelop Baltimore Penn Station Despite COVID-19 Impacts

Stephanie Loder

May 1, 2020

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The $90-million project will continue despite large drops seen in 2020 for U.S. rail line's ridership, revenue and earnings due to the pandemic.

Coronavirus and Construction

California Counties Detail Work Resumption Rules, But Questions Remain

Erica Berardi

May 1, 2020

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

Coronavirus and Construction

New 'Paycheck Protection' Loan Guidelines Worry Contractors

Tom Ichniowski

May 1, 2020

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AGC CEO cites "severe and urgent" concerns, urges Treasury Secretary to revise new PPP guidance.

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.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Dr. Joneigh Khaldun

COVID-19 and Construction

Michigan To Reopen Residential and Commercial Construction May 7

Gov. Whitmer's new executive order will restart work on most sites

Jeff Yoders

April 29, 2020

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New executive order will open up the state's residential and commercial construction sectors. Public works projects were already exempted from Michigan's stay-at-home order.