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Survey: Over 25% of US construction firms laying off workers
Despite challenges, some are gaining work in the face of the coronavirus pandemic
Cummins cuts pay
US-based engine supplier reduces salaries in response to drop in demand
US coronavirus relief package now covers self-employed contractors
The recently enacted CARES Act provides unemployment benefits to independent contractors
Construction growth for 2020 forecast at just 0.5%
Growth for 2020 drops from 3.1% to 0.5%, according to GlobalData
Wind power giants close Spanish factories
Vestas and Siemens shutter facilities as government imposes stronger virus measures
US unemployment claims break records while construction slows
Tighter shelter-in-place orders bring constuction to a halt in many areas, putting thousands out of work
North America’s top contractors aim to minimise exposure to coronavirus
Firms are using everything from basic hygiene to collaboration technology to keep people safe
CCA: Canadian construction sites should remain open
Canadian Construction Association says work should continue, provided set protocol is followed
Trump pushes for $2 trillion infrastructure package
The latest US economic relief package could focus on construction of roads, bridges and airports
Exclusive: how is China’s construction equipment sector recovering?
Beijing-based SHI Yang, Director of Research at Off-Highway Research China, on how China’s construction equipment market is recovering
Manitou maintains closures
The group will continue the closure of its manufacturing activities in France, Italy and India
Tower cranes and the coronavirus
Advice from CPA on what to do with tower cranes left unattended for months as sites close due to coronavirus
Deep impact of COVID-19 revealed
Survey of members by CECE shows that 30% are already closing factories
New federal guidance suggests US construction could continue
Appeals from construction officials appear to be heeded as new guidelines more strongly support work on US sites
New Zealand stops all but ‘essential’ construction
Government of New Zealand provides clear guidance of what it considers to be essential construction work
Liebherr statement on Coronavirus
Production suspended and other measures to slow spread of virus
European construction: ‘Urgent measures required during COVID-19’
Joint statement by 15 sector bodies calls for help to protect workers and support business
Exclusive: Chinese crane owner on the construction recovery
Mr. Chai Zhao Yi of tower crane rental company Pangyuan Rental describes the recovery in China following the effects of COVID-19
US VP Pence appeals to equipment manufacturers
Associated Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) works with government to navigate effects of COVID-19 on industry
Bauma CTT Russia 2020 postponed
Russian construction show postponed in wake of COVID-19 to now run from 8 to 11 September 2020
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