ARTBA - Tue June 02, 2020
Reject Effort to Force Universal COVID-19 Safety Standard on OSHA, ARTBA Tells Federal Court
Requiring the federal government to impose a single, emergency standard for coping with COVID-19 is misguided because workers are better protected from the virus by construction industry best practices rather than a rigid "one-size-fits-all" regulation....
AEM - Mon June 01, 2020
Minimizing Risk: Manufacturers Share Best Practices for COVID-19 Management
Over the past several weeks, AEM has developed a list of best practices based on what many of our member companies are doing to keep operations open while minimizing the risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic....
AGC - Mon June 01, 2020
AGC: House-Passed PPP Bill Will Allow Construction Firms to Save More Jobs
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement on May 28 in reaction to the passage in the House of Representatives of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020:"Members of the House appreciate that one of the best ways to protect the economy from further harm is to make needed improvements to the federal Paycheck Protection Program....
Mack Trucks - Mon June 01, 2020
Mack Trucks, ATA Team Up with American Logistics Aid Network to Deliver Vital Goods During Coronavirus Pandemic
To assist those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, Mack Trucks and the American Trucking Associations (ATA) are partnering with the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) to deliver vital supplies, such as food and personal-care items, to nonprofit organizations who distribute these goods locally....
AEM - Mon June 01, 2020
A New Normal: How McElroy Manufacturing Is Dealing With COVID-19
"It was like a week of Mondays."That's how Sharon McElroy summed up what it felt like to head into the office to tackle an ever-changing set of challenging circumstances in the first few days of the COVID-19 pandemic....
AASHTO Journal - Wed May 27, 2020
Illinois to 'Fast Track' $25M in Infrastructure Grants
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) launched the $25 million Fast-Track Public Infrastructure Grants initiative on May 12 to accelerate work on planned public infrastructure projects around the state this summer, as many local governments face lost revenues, impacting their ability to finance these projects....
Mack Trucks - Wed May 27, 2020
Mack Trucks Produces PPE, Donates Hundreds to Local Organizations
In response to sustained demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) as a result of COVID-19, Mack Trucks donated approximately 500 pieces of PPE that it manufactured at its Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) plant in Macungie, Pa....
AEM - Tue May 26, 2020
AEM Task Force to Develop Health and Safety Guidelines for Exhibitions and Events
AEM announced the formation of a Health and Safety Task Force to guide its efforts in ensuring the well-being of exhibitors, attendees, industry peers and AEM members and staff at association-run exhibitions and events....
Dakota AG Innovations/CEG - Tue May 26, 2020
Dakota AG's 'Power of Foam' Cleans, Degreases, Disinfects
The Power of Foam is a complete foam cleaning system compatible with EPA-approved disinfectants to combat the transmission of COVID-19. The Power of Foam is a product of Dakota AG Innovations available through JLG and proven by United Rentals....
SC DOT - Tue May 26, 2020
SCDOT Releases Initial COVID-19 Financial Impact Projections
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has released its initial projections of the financial impact of COVID-19, indicating a decrease in agency revenues based on expected reductions in gas tax and car sales tax receipts....
