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Construction Dive's coronavirus headquarters: In-depth analysis for contractors

Published March 16, 2020 • Updated June 30, 2020

By Construction Dive Editors

COVID-19 coverage — Kendall Davis/Construction Dive

The coronavirus outbreak is spreading across the U.S. and impacting nearly every industry, and the construction sector isn't immune from its effects.

As companies and governments continue to advise employees to work from home, the construction industry —in which remote work doesn't translate to jobsite progress, supply chain interruptions could halt work and contracts are on strict timelines — is faced with extra uncertainty.

Below is a roundup of our continuing coverage about how the virus is impacting the construction industry and U.S. economy and what experts say are the best practices for responding.

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COVID-19 health screenings raise privacy considerations for contractors
By Jennifer Goodman • June 29, 2020
While employee screenings and temperature checks are best practices for keeping coronavirus at bay, there are legal implications that construction firms need to be aware of, according to experts. Read the full article ➔
Major stadium projects impacted by COVID-19 slowdowns
By Kim Slowey • June 25, 2020
So far, contractors and owners are pushing forward with the construction of stadiums and arenas despite coronavirus outbreaks. Read the full article ➔
Adolfson & Peterson adapts to material shortages, new protocols, other challenges
By Jennifer Goodman • June 25, 2020
Construction Dive talks with Corbett Nichter, executive vice president and COO of the company's eastern regions, about supply chain issues, keeping workers safe and future concerns. Read the full article ➔
Social distancing strategies keep contractors productive
By Kim Slowey • June 24, 2020
Social distancing requirements such as staggered schedules and teleworking don't have to derail construction schedules, according to companies that are making them work. Read the full article ➔
Green, yellow, red: How US airport construction projects are faring during the pandemic
By Zachary Phillips • June 22, 2020
Construction Dive checks in on construction at some of the country’s biggest airports, tracking where work has accelerated, slowed or stopped during the coronavirus outbreak. Read the full article ➔
Turner, PCL offer quick-install modular health screening pods
By Jennifer Goodman • June 19, 2020
The prefabricated modules from two of the largest U.S. construction firms enable fast and easy health screening of individuals entering high-traffic buildings and public spaces. Read the full article ➔
New wearable system monitors construction workers' body temperature
By Zachary Phillips • June 17, 2020
The Kenzen Patch is intended to detect the warning signs of heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses. Read the full article ➔
McCarthy regional office is on the front line of key projects
By Jennifer Goodman • June 18, 2020
McCarthy Southern California Region President Mike Myers talks about the company's work on essential projects in healthcare, research and infrastructure and its extensive protocols for dealing with COVID-19. Read the full article ➔
Lenders' top tips for weathering the COVID-19 crisis
By Jennifer Goodman • June 16, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has made contractors’ relationships with their banks more important than ever. Here’s how to ensure a smooth partnership even during difficult times. Read the full article ➔
Skanska keeps university project running despite COVID-19 challenges
By Jennifer Goodman • June 11, 2020
The project team renovating the University of Delaware lab building had to rethink the job midstream as materials and workers became scarce, new jobsite cleanliness rules were required and much more. Read the full article ➔
Contractors hire medical professionals for COVID-19 guidance, site visits
By Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED-AP • June 9, 2020
From temperature-taking nurses to infectious disease control consultants, contractors are partnering with medical experts to create strategies for healthy jobsites and offices. Read the full article ➔
White House loosens environmental law to speed up infrastructure projects
By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2020
Industry groups including the Associated Builders and Contractors praised the Trump administration's updates to the National Environmental Policy Act, which are designed to streamline the project approval process. Read the full article ➔
New York City reopens nonessential construction work
By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2020
Phase 1 is underway, allowing construction to reboot on almost 32,500 nonessential projects across the city's five boroughs. Read the full article ➔
Coronavirus fallout could increase multifamily construction demand in suburbs
By Jennifer Goodman • June 5, 2020
The pandemic has amplified a demographic shift that could affect demand for apartments and condos, according to analysts and construction officials. Read the full article ➔
Messer Construction avoids layoffs, prepares for future challenges
By Jennifer Goodman • June 4, 2020
Although the Cincinnati-based firm has seen very few projects canceled, company leaders are preparing for a decline in backlog, increased competition and a potential second wave of COVID-19. Read the full article ➔
Construction conferences go virtual, reschedule for the remainder of 2020
By Zachary Phillips • June 4, 2020
Industry conferences have begun to announce responses to the coronavirus, be it canceling, rescheduling or hosting events online. Here is a look at events for the rest of the year. Read the full article ➔
Gilbane exec: COVID-19 will lead to lower material prices
By Zachary Phillips • June 2, 2020
The coronavirus' impact on the supply chain has been "less than expected," Joe Piro, vice president of supply chain for Gilbane Building Co., told Construction Dive. Read the full article ➔
DPR, McCarthy, others issue call for coronavirus tech solutions
By Zachary Phillips • May 29, 2020
The NEXT Coalition is looking for ideas from the industry to continue to protect construction and office workers. Read the full article ➔
Who pays for extra time, work to keep construction workers safe?
By Jennifer Goodman • May 29, 2020
There's no simple answers to this and other COVID-19 jobsite questions, says one construction attorney. Read the full article ➔
Michigan judge rules that state safety violations are not felonies
By Kim Slowey • May 28, 2020
Judge Christopher Murray ruled that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer exceeded her authority when she set possible felony penalties for contractors and other employers that violate her coronavirus safety orders. Read the full article ➔
OSHA issues new COVID-19 guidance
By Kim Slowey • May 29, 2020
The agency's latest workplace enforcement guidance for contractors details how to determine if a coronavirus case is work related. Read the full article ➔
Construction industry is like 'a rocket about to take off'
By Jennifer Goodman • May 28, 2020
The CEO of one of the country's top electrical subcontracting firms sees U.S. construction slowing, but only temporarily. Read the full article ➔
Coronavirus has affected construction the most in these 10 states
By Jennifer Goodman • May 27, 2020
More than any others, these states are dealing with historic levels of construction unemployment, a decline in jobsite activity and government shutdowns. Read the full article ➔
Allegiant stops work on $1B Florida resort due to coronavirus
By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2020
The effects of COVID-19 are being felt on many tourism-related projects in the Sunshine State, including at Disney parks, airports and cruise terminals. Read the full article ➔
The Dotted Line: How will clients approach contracts post-pandemic?
By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2020
Owners will likely demand more flexibility in future construction contracts so they can easily suspend or stop projects, as well as mitigate their risk. Read the full article ➔
Contractors challenged by lack of labor, jobsite tension and delays
By Jennifer Goodman • May 19, 2020
Even as projects reopen, enhanced unemployment benefits and health fears are keeping construction workers on the sidelines, said experts during a recent AGC webinar. Read the full article ➔
How a Philadelphia contractor is adapting to slower pace of work amid pandemic
By Jennifer Goodman • May 19, 2020
Managers at LOTT Restaurant Construction have refined timelines, employed virtual walkthroughs and researched practices from hospital construction to help the firm and clients evolve in a changing business environment. Read the full article ➔
Mechanics liens up 40% as COVID-19 pandemic disrupts industry
By Kim Slowey • May 21, 2020
The increase in liens filed from January through March indicates that contractors and suppliers took action to protect their payments as projects began to shut down in response to the novel coronavirus. Read the full article ➔
Shawmut employs technology to help suppress the spread of COVID-19
By Zachary Phillips • May 13, 2020
The contractor is employing its Shawmut Vitals for daily health screenings and to flag workers who may have been exposed to the virus. Read the full article ➔
$1.1B Pittsburgh airport modernization on hold amid coronavirus concerns
By Kim Slowey • May 14, 2020
The bond sale intended to help finance the project also is postponed, and the design now will incorporate pubic health measures necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic. Read the full article ➔
AGC: House Democrats' coronavirus aid bill falls short
By Zachary Phillips • May 14, 2020
The proposed $3 trillion package would pour billions into roadway construction, but not help contractors retain employees, the association's leader says. Read the full article ➔
New York-based contractor discusses layoffs, new projects in post-pandemic landscape
By Jennifer Goodman • May 13, 2020
Construction Dive talks with the president of AA Jedson Co. about running his business during the outbreak, keeping workers safe and potential opportunities presented by the crisis. Read the full article ➔
How construction firms can prepare for a potential second wave of COVID-19
By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2020
Although work is restarting in most jurisdictions, contractors can't let their guard down regarding coronavirus precautions for the future. Read the full article ➔
Software firm introduces contactless orientation platform
By Zachary Phillips • May 13, 2020
Contractors using MindForge can send orientation videos to workers through the software's web portal, rather than violate social distancing practices by showing videos in person. Read the full article ➔
What contractors need to know about the Paycheck Protection Program
By Kim Slowey • May 13, 2020
Attorneys say the big takeaway for construction firms that use PPP loans is to document everything — from the decisions that led to their applications to how they used the proceeds. Read the full article ➔
Backlog, the industry's 'protective shield' continues to decline in every category, region
By Jennifer Goodman • May 12, 2020
Some owners are delaying, canceling or rebidding projects in what is perceived to be an emerging buyer's market, said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. Read the full article ➔
Construction loses record-breaking 975K jobs in April amid pandemic
By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2020
The March-to-April 2020 drop, representing 13% of the industry's workforce, is its largest ever, according to Associated General Contractors. Read the full article ➔
Denver airport officials propose additional $560M and acceleration of construction work
By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2020
The airport wants to take advantage of reduced passenger volume during the COVID-19 slowdown to expedite improvement projects. Read the full article ➔
Bay Area construction opens to new set of rules and guidance
By Jennifer Goodman • May 7, 2020
Companies must work with owners to re-imagine "essential" onsite personnel, create work shifts and structure the layout of the way work is performed, says AGC of California CEO Peter Tateishi. Read the full article ➔
Tutor Perini's strong Q1 sees little coronavirus impact, Jacobs's Q2 revenue up as well
By Kim Slowey and Jenn Goodman • May 7, 2020
Tutor Perini CEO Ron Tutor said the company anticipates bidding on several $1 billion-plus projects in the next few years, while Jacobs Engineering reported an 11% increase in revenue from last year's Q2. Read the full article ➔
Social distancing and site monitoring tech roll out on US construction sites
By Zachary Phillips • May 6, 2020
Tools to help keep jobsites safe and productive, which should have been the norm long ago, will be around long after the coronavirus pandemic dissipates, construction tech experts say. Read the full article ➔
Thermal cameras monitor construction worker health on NYC contractor's jobsites
By Zachary Phillips • May 6, 2020
Technology can help ensure employee safety but privacy issues need to be considered too, says Associated Builders and Contractors. Read the full article ➔
AECOM posts record $42B backlog amid COVID-19 crisis
By Jennifer Goodman • May 6, 2020
The Los Angeles-based multinational contractor also saw revenue increase 5% compared to last year's Q2 as most of its 50,000 projects have continued despite the pandemic. Read the full article ➔
Nurses contracted by Tampa, Florida, officials drop in on jobsites in fight against coronavirus
By Kim Slowey • May 6, 2020
Developers are behind the new initiative and are paying for the visits to the city's bigger construction projects amid pressure to prep for Super Bowl 2021. Read the full article ➔
Report: Q1 hotel construction pipeline strong despite pandemic
By Kim Slowey • May 5, 2020
Hotel projects under construction in the first quarter were at an all-time high, but hotel owners are extending their opening and construction start dates by four to six months. Read the full article ➔
Modular Monitor: Offsite offers unique answers to healthcare systems in a crisis, Part 2
By Joe Beeton • May 4, 2020
A month after the niche leapt to the occasion to address immediate, mid- and long-term needs, we have a snapshot of its successes and shortcomings, and a revised look at the future. Read the full article ➔
The new normal: 8 ways the coronavirus crisis is changing construction
By Jennifer Goodman • April 30, 2020
U.S. jobsites are reopening but construction will not look the same as before the COVID-19 outbreak. Are you ready for the paradigm shift? Read the full article ➔
Construction materials manufacturer Continental takes heat over $5.5M PPP loan
By Kim Slowey • April 28, 2020
The 445-employee Continental reported more than $111 million in revenue last year, and some have pointed to the owners' alleged relationship with President Trump as a reason the company was able to secure so much in short order. Read the full article ➔
Construction to resume in Pennsylvania with many new protocols
By Jennifer Goodman • April 29, 2020
When contractors across the state get back to work Friday, they will be required to include safety practices unheard of before the pandemic. Read the full article ➔
The Dotted Line: 4 ways to interpret construction contracts amid coronavirus
By Kim Slowey • April 28, 2020
Though the pandemic's full impact is still unknown, know which contracts you have and their terms, attorneys say, because the "devil is in the details." Read the full article ➔
370 Skanska projects impacted by COVID-19 so far
By Jennifer Goodman • April 28, 2020
The coronavirus fallout is beginning to affect the multinational contractor in every region and sector where it operates worldwide, said CEO Anders Danielsson on an earnings call today. Read the full article ➔
Contractor confidence plummets to record low amid crisis
By Jennifer Goodman • April 24, 2020
In the latest Construction Confidence Index from Associated Builders and Contractors, firms reported historic declines in expectations for sales, profit margins and staffing levels. Read the full article ➔
Massachusetts union members advised to return to work following strikes
By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2020
Effective April 21, the work stoppage directive issued by the state's largest industry union earlier this month is no longer in effect for essential projects with acceptable COVID-19 safety protocols. Read the full article ➔
Architectural billings continue historic decline
By Jennifer Goodman • April 23, 2020
The record drop in demand for design services and new project inquiries reflects the dramatic deceleration of the U.S. economy since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Read the full article ➔
Trump administration awards $569M border wall contract despite calls to spend more on the coronavirus fight
By Kim Slowey • April 23, 2020
"The administration should be mobilizing resources, including the Army Corps of Engineers, to ... save lives, [but] is instead directing half a billion dollars to a no-bid contract to build an ineffective wall," Democratic lawmakers wrote to Trump. Read the full article ➔
Software companies develop tech safety nets to measure social distancing
By Zachary Phillips • April 22, 2020
Using image-capture data or GPS sensors, developers say their applications can notify workers and superintendents in real time if workers don't maintain social distancing. Read the full article ➔
DPR repurposes 360-degree imaging for crucial WeWork project inspection
By Kim Slowey • April 22, 2020
The contractor facilitated a critical fire marshal inspection at The Gulch in Nashville, Tennessee, that would have otherwise been canceled due to social distancing guidelines. Read the full article ➔
Cash and the coronavirus: 4 ways contractors can collect and borrow
By Kim Slowey • April 22, 2020
The ability to maximize cash during and after the pandemic is key to a contractor's survival, financial experts told Construction Dive. Read the full article ➔
Contractors, Army Corps of Engineers transforming buildings into makeshift hospitals
By Zachary Phillips • April 22, 2020
Contractors are also speeding up on some traditional hospital projects to quickly make room for a soaring number of COVID-19 patients. Read the full article ➔
April Mailbag: Construction attorney answers readers' coronavirus legal questions
By Jennifer Goodman • April 21, 2020
Among other questions, U.S. contractors want to know when their projects are "essential" and what to do if a worker is exposed to COVID-19. Read the full article ➔
Coronavirus crisis inspires industry collaboration: 'We're all in this together'
By Jennifer Goodman • April 20, 2020
Contractors, subs, suppliers and owners are coming together to post photos, lay out best practices and combine insight for toolbox talks to overcome jobsite challenges posed by the pandemic. Read the full article ➔
Senate approves additional PPP funds 5 days after original funding runs out
By Zachary Phillips • April 17, 2020
In the first pool of funds, the construction industry received 177,905 loans totaling just under $45 billion, more than any other industry — though some lament that it was just a bandage for now. Read the full article ➔
Paying employees during a coronavirus-related project suspension: What do federal laws say?
By Roscoe Green and Benjamin Briggs • April 17, 2020
As the number of contractors faced with a project suspension continues to mount, one increasingly common question arises: "Am I obligated to pay my employees for time off during a COVID-19-related suspension?” Read the full article ➔
AI-based tool tracks US construction activity, slowdowns
By Jennifer Goodman • April 15, 2020
The OxBlue Activity Index provides a near real-time glimpse into the areas of the country that are the most and least affected by coronavirus shutdowns. Read the full article ➔
Study finds construction safety practices are essential to protecting workers, community during pandemic
By Jennifer Goodman • April 16, 2020
The study, commissioned by Austin Mayor Steve Adler, found that keeping the city’s jobsites open with no special safety precautions could triple the number of coronavirus-related hospitalizations in the general population. Read the full article ➔
OSHA issues guidance for recording COVID-19 cases
By Kim Slowey • April 15, 2020
Contractors only have to record a COVID-19 case when there is "reasonably available" evidence that it may be work related. Read the full article ➔
Mortenson, Trammell Crow reach $9M settlement on Colorado Convention Center project
By Kim Slowey • April 15, 2020
The two contractors have entered into an agreement with the city and county of Denver to settle civil claims related to the $233 million project. Read the full article ➔
Construction trade unions take different approaches to keeping workers safe during pandemic
By Kim Slowey • April 13, 2020
Some unions are directing members to stop work on projects that are allegedly failing to enforce COVID-19 safety measures. Others leave it up to the workers. Read the full article ➔
In coronavirus crisis, US construction firms begin turning to layoffs, furloughs
By Jennifer Goodman • April 9, 2020
After years of not having enough labor, more construction employers are going to start having to turn job seekers away on a large scale, says Associated Builders and Contractors' chief economist. Read the full article ➔
As coronavirus necessitates technology usage, investors seem keen on contech
By Kim Slowey • April 8, 2020
Despite limitations on construction activity, investors are showing a pervasive optimism in the space, believing the crisis could force contractors to demand more from back-office and project management tools. Read the full article ➔
Trump administration clarifies that paycheck protection loan program applies to all small construction firms
By Jennifer Goodman • April 8, 2020
The Treasury Department released new guidance regarding its small business stimulus loans yesterday after the Associated General Contractors of America raised concerns that many small contractors appeared to be excluded. Read the full article ➔
Post-coronavirus contingency planning for contractors, owners
By Kim Slowey • April 8, 2020
When U.S. construction reboots, contractors will face new short-term and long-term challenges. An expert from Turner & Townsend offers ways to prepare. Read the full article ➔
Turner, Rosendin transform Coachella Valley, California, facilities into coronavirus treatment centers
By Jennifer Goodman • April 7, 2020
The fast-tracked retrofit of two 1940s-era auditoriums into state-of-the-art medical facilities required a team approach and all-hands-on-deck mentality, Rosendin officials say. Read the full article ➔
Modular Monitor: Offsite offers unique response to healthcare systems in a crisis, Part 1
By Joe Beeton • April 6, 2020
Society is locked in a coronavirus-spurred war against time and space constraints, and modular builders say they have a role in ending it. Read the full article ➔
AECOM cuts executive and board pay by 20%, CEO Burke remains for now
By Jennifer Goodman • April 6, 2020
The company's reported merger talks with Canada-based WSP have also likely stalled due to the coronavirus crisis. Read the full article ➔
Katerra lays off 7% of workforce in latest round of cuts
By Joe Beeton and Zachary Phillips • April 3, 2020
The layoffs, which amount to about 400 employees, will help to accelerate the offsite construction firm's "path to profitability," CEO Paal Kibsgaard said. Read the full article ➔
Analysts predict a temporary coronavirus-related halt to commercial lending
By Jennifer Goodman • April 3, 2020
Large transactions will be challenging to consummate now, but the outbreak's impact on U.S. commercial lending will be more like that of 9/11 than the Great Recession, a RCLCO Real Estate Advisors official told Construction Dive. Read the full article ➔
Projects that don't follow NYC's new essential construction guidelines face shutdowns, fines
By Kim Slowey • April 3, 2020
The city has already issued more than 100 violations and stop-work orders for noncompliance with state orders but says it's seen "overwhelming compliance" overall. Read the full article ➔
Consultant predicts a post-coronavirus 'construction tsunami'
By Jennifer Goodman • April 2, 2020
Contractors should look to predictive models to help plan for getting back to work after the COVID-19 crisis abates, which could be in just over a month, according to a presenter at a recent DBIA webinar. Read the full article ➔
The right contract provisions can protect construction firms from coronavirus-related shutdown costs
By Roscoe Green • April 2, 2020
Attorney Roscoe Green says contractors can be on the hook for damages and delays even if a project is suspended for reasons out of their control. Read the full article ➔
AI app debuted to track jobsite social distancing practices
By Zachary Phillips • April 1, 2020
Using cameras onsite, contractors can enact a virtual safety net to document when workers are moving within 6 feet of each other, Smartvid.io's CEO said. Read the full article ➔
Essential or not, all construction requires enhanced safety protocols
By Greg Sizemore • April 1, 2020
Can construction continue safely within CDC guidelines? In some instances, it can’t, but in many cases, it can — and it should, writes Associated Builders and Contractors' Greg Sizemore. Read the full article ➔
Skanska, Balfour Beatty, Jacobs Engineering freeze or cut executive pay
By Jennifer Goodman • April 1, 2020
In response to coronavirus-related economic turmoil, public construction firms are also delaying dividends and Fluor is preparing to ward off any hostile takeover bids. Read the full article ➔
European contractors lobby EU to declare force majeure for coronavirus-impacted projects
By Zachary Phillips • April 1, 2020
The European Construction Industry Federation is asking for a force majeure declaration from the European Union, but U.S. groups making a similar blanket plea stateside is unlikely, construction lawyers say. Read the full article ➔
5 steps to proactively prepare your construction project to get back online after the COVID-19 crisis
By Larry Dany and Garrett Gibson • March 31, 2020
When the world returns to normalcy, inevitably there will be questions about schedule delays and a scramble for labor, materials and equipment. Your company can stay ahead of the curve by taking action now, an expert explains. Read the full article ➔
$2T COVID-19 package prioritizes relief for workers, small businesses
By Sheryl Estrada • March 31, 2020
Among other things, the CARES Act includes a payroll tax credit for certain employers. Read the full article ➔
5 noteworthy megaprojects still under construction during the outbreak
By Zachary Phillips • March 30, 2020
Amid ever-changing mandates and guidelines, projects such as Amazon HQ2, a bullet train line, an airport and professional sports stadiums have continued work, even though some of these sites have had confirmed cases. Read the full article ➔
Construction workers express concerns about coronavirus, question their rights
By Kim Slowey • March 30, 2020
Readers wrote to Construction Dive that laborers are faced with making individual decisions during the coronavirus pandemic — stay home or risk being exposed at work. Read the full article ➔
Architects report reduced demand, expected revenue loss and signs of future slowing of starts
By Kim Slowey • March 30, 2020
Construction industry surveys also show project cancellations and slowdowns as the coronavirus outbreak spreads nationwide and state and local governments stop most or some construction work. Read the full article ➔
Managing a coronavirus-related project shutdown
By Kim Slowey • March 27, 2020
Contractors and subcontractors need to take several steps to secure their jobsites before stopping work under new county, city and state orders. Read the full article ➔
Penn Medicine's $1.5B Philadelphia hospital opens doors months ahead of schedule
By Zachary Phillips • March 27, 2020
After speeding up the construction schedule last month, the space has opened with 120 beds serving as overflow for non-COVID-19 patients. Read the full article ➔
A new coronavirus threat: Sidelined subcontractors
By Jennifer Goodman • March 26, 2020
Confusion about mandates, safety and family concerns are pulling already sparse specialized trades from sites. GCs need to maintain strict standards so subs will actually work if they are permitted to do so, an expert says. Read the full article ➔
March Mailbag: Construction attorneys answer readers' coronavirus legal questions
By Jennifer Goodman • March 26, 2020
U.S. contractors are facing uncertainty around issues like health threats to workers, government stoppages and supply chain delays. Here, construction attorneys break down some of the legal ramifications. Read the full article ➔
'Virtual town hall' on coronavirus offers contractors tips amid uncertainty
By Kim Slowey • March 25, 2020
A Fieldwire-hosted webinar touched on several coronavirus-related issues, including future cash flow and the best ways to help employees keep a safe distance from each other while on the job. Read the full article ➔
Healthcare expert: Open-space workplaces are relatively low risk for coronavirus
By Zachary Phillips • March 25, 2020
An American Society of Safety Professionals representative said that spaces where workers are regularly 6 feet apart and wearing gloves don't necessitate the acquisition of extra masks for prevention of COVID-19. Read the full article ➔
Construction can continue in New York, California and Illinois amid shutdown orders. In other regions, it's banned
By Jennifer Goodman • March 23, 2020
The three state mandates exempt construction but with caution and caveats. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania's and some Massachusetts cities' orders effectively stop construction. Read the full article ➔
5 things to know about the new coronavirus paid leave law
By Ryan Golden • March 23, 2020
A number of small businesses are "despondent," a legal expert said. But there's hope the federal government could soften the law's impact. Read the full article ➔
In most US cities, construction work continues as shutdowns loom
By Jennifer Goodman • March 19, 2020
Pennsylvania's ban on nonessential travel effectively stops construction, while it's unclear how California's measure will impact new and existing work. As more jurisdictions follow, Trump is being urged to set federal definitions on whether functions such as jobsites can operate. Read the full article ➔
How contractors are responding to the COVID-19 crisis
By Jennifer Goodman • March 19, 2020
Despite paralyzing levels of uncertainty brought on by the rapidly changing effects of the coronavirus pandemic, contractors like Bechtel, DPR, Layton and Suffolk are trying to prepare for whatever might come next. Read the full article ➔
Boston construction reboots with new safety guidelines
By Jennifer Goodman • March 17, 2020
Mayor Martin Walsh's phased opening of sites starts today with roofing, foundation and steel erection work. Read the full article ➔
Force majeure clauses take center stage in contractors' coronavirus response
By Trent Cotney • March 16, 2020
The time is now for firms to protect themselves from the potentially devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to attorney Trent Cotney. Careful bidding and specific contract provisions can help mitigate the risk. Read the full article ➔
6 ways the coronavirus outbreak will affect construction
By Jennifer Goodman • March 13, 2020
Contractors are used to risk but are they prepared for everything the pandemic will throw at them? Here are the top consequences builders will face. Read the full article ➔
Economist: Contractors should prepare for a coronavirus-triggered recession
By Joe Beeton • March 12, 2020
The fragile state of the U.S. economy may be no match for a pandemic, ABC economist Anirban Basu said at the World of Modular conference this week. Read the full article ➔
Coronavirus impacts could have ripple effect on US construction industry
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 19, 2020
When it comes to unexpected developments on factors like materials prices, American builders are not immune to the effects of the global epidemic. Read the full article ➔
Did China really construct coronavirus hospitals in 2 weeks?
By Kim Slowey and Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 31, 2020
China state media said that construction on both the 1,000-bed Huoshenshan and 1,600-bed Leishenshan hospitals in Wuhan is complete, but The Wall Street Journal, on the scene, reports that's not true. Read the full article ➔
5 tech tools powering remote work amid coronavirus outbreak
By Roberto Torres • March 11, 2020
If your employees need to work from home, it might be time to get familiar with apps like Hangouts, Zoom, BlueJeans, RingCentral, Slack, Sococo and Wurkr. Read the full article ➔
Trump signs emergency coronavirus bill granting paid leave opposed by construction group
By Ryan Golden and Jean Dimeo • March 19, 2020
The bill contains two key provisions covering workers employed by private entities and individuals that employ fewer than 500 employees. Read the full article ➔

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