JCB - Tue March 31, 2020
JCB's UK Factory Joins Global Call to Action Over Ventilator Shortage
JCB in the United Kingdom is poised to re-start production at a factory closed as a result of the Coronavirus crisis in order to join the global effort to manufacture ventilators, the company announced March 30....
By Chuck MacDonald - Fri March 27, 2020
State-By-State Breakdown: Paving Industry Responds to COVID-19
It's business as usual in the paving industry — almost. Construction and infrastructure work, which includes paving, have been classified as essential services. Only two states, Pennsylvania and Washington, have put this work on hold....
Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Thu March 26, 2020
Pa.-Based Kuharchik Construction Donates N95 Masks
In the current times of uncertainty, social distancing and hoarding, stories also are emerging of hope and humanity. One of those stories comes out of Exeter, Pa., where Kuharchik Construction Inc. saw a need and helped to meet it....
TxDOT - Thu March 26, 2020
Construction Projects to Continue in Lone Star State
TxDOT is acting to help reduce the risk of COVID-19. The department recently took several steps to protect the public and TxDOT employees. At the same time, TxDOT remains committed to delivering services to its customers all over the Lone Star State....
ALL Family of Companies - Wed March 25, 2020
ALL Family of Companies Continues to Support Essential Operations
While everyone in the construction industry navigates these uncertain times, the ALL Family of Companies will continue to support essential business activities and provide the customer service for which is it known, according to the company....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Wed March 25, 2020
How to Reshape Our Country's Surface Transportation Financing Outlook
With the COVID-19 health crisis front and center, many people in the heavy construction industry see a U.S. Congressional stimulus package as a means of funding the nation's roads and bridges. Efforts to bolster an economy buckled by the coronavirus, as well an uptick in non-traditional funding partnerships, present opportunities to reshape our country's surface transportation financing picture....
AGC - Tue March 17, 2020
Shutting Down Construction Projects Will Harm Economy, Undermine Recovery Efforts, Construction Officials Say
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to steps being taken to put in place arbitrary halts to construction activity in certain parts of the country:"Halting construction activity will do more harm than good for construction workers, community residents and the economy....
AGC - Tue March 17, 2020
Construction Jobs Increase But Data Doesn't Reflect Likely Impact Of Coronavirus On Industry
Construction employment increased in 32 states in January compared to both December and January 2019, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released March 16....
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers - Mon March 16, 2020
Online Participation Expected to Increase at Ritchie Bros. Auctions in Wake of COVID-19 Concerns
Information is moving fast and so is Ritchie Bros. With concerns about large gatherings growing around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many trade shows and events have been cancelled. Due to its online bidding system and mobile application, Ritchie Bros....
Fri March 13, 2020
ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020 Closes a Day Early After Another Successful Week
Amid growing concerns regarding the COVID-19/Coronavirus global pandemic, the organizers of ConExpo-CON/AGG 2020 have made the decision to err on the side of caution and wrap up North America's largest construction trade show one day early....
