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Call for EU Stage V delay
Industry associations say emissions regulations should be deferred due to coronavirus crisis
US construction officials, unions rally to continue working
Some states have already ruled construction can continue, despite shelter-in-place orders
Construction considered ‘essential’ in many US regions
Despite increasingly strict coronavirus precautions, construction continues in many large American markets
Economic recovery post coronavirus could be ‘robust’
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development releases €1 billion in emergency funds
US government mulls unprecedented economic stimulus
Construction industry braces for shutdowns amid increasingly dire circumstances
ANCE asks for suspension of Italian construction
Italy’s contractors association has called for the suspension of construction work in Italy in response to COVID-19 crisis
AED president testifies on North American trade deal
McGuire urges Canada to swiftly ratify United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
Construction in Malaysia threatened by PM’s resignation
Fitch Solutions noted investor confidence could drop and construction projects be at risk following Malaysian PM resignation
Nigeria settles hydropower plant dispute
The Mambilla facility is expected to become Africa’s second-largest hydropower plant, producing 3,050MW
California bullet train cost estimate jumps US$1.3 billion
The project could cost as much as US$98.1 billion, however future funding remains uncertain
US candidate forum focuses on infrastructure
US presidential candidates Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar and Tom Steyer discussed the future of America’s roads, bridges and public transport
Trump proposes US$1 trillion infrastructure spend
American contractors and equipment dealers offer vocal support for bipartisan effort
Trump proposes changes to environmental regs
Associated General Contractors of America supports Trump’s move to streamline environmental regulations
EU reforms could cost construction jobs
FIEC says proposed Basel III reforms could result in reduced bank lending for European projects
AEM and CECE speak out against US tariffs
Industry associations say manufacturers want reason to prevail in EU/US trade negotiations
UK construction jobs go unfilled
Industry recruiter says UK government must be decisive as Brexit uncertainty catches up with UK construction industry
German coal regions to get €40 billion
Government funding to help regions transition to sustainable economies in Germany’s bid to end coal use by 2038
Albania’s EU membership dependent on infrastructure
Consortium headed up by Hill International created to improve country’s construction methods
Trudeau violates law in support of SNC-Lavalin
Canadian ethics commissioner condemns Prime Minister for flouting conflict of interest law
EC president eyes construction with Green Deal
Ursula von der Leyen lays out her plan to extend the Emissions Trading System to construction
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