COVID-19

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....

Tue March 10, 2020

Coronavirus, Cold Weather and Rain Don't Deter ConExpo Attendees

Cold weather, rain and coronavirus couldn't stop hundreds of thousands of attendees on the first day of ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020. There were fears that those conditions would drive down the attendance, but that has not been the case so far on March 10....