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Report: One in four contractors experiencing halted or delayed projects
In a survey released March 20, the Associated General Contractors of America notes how the coronavirus has impacted a number of contractors. Keep Reading
Pennsylvania quarries, originally ordered to close, can remain open
The governor of Pennsylvania ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses within the state to close their physical locations late this week to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Keep Reading
Dodge Data economist weighs in on coronavirus’ potential impact
According to Dodge Data & Analytics’ Richard Branch, the good news for the industry heading into the pandemic is that construction starts were stable. Keep Reading
AEM asks governors to designate manufacturers, dealers as ‘essential’
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) joined other industry associations with a request of the nation's gubernatorial leaders. Keep Reading
AED tells mayors, governors to keep construction going
With cities and states asking businesses to promote social distancing, the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is reaching out to decision-makers to implore them not to halt projects around the United States. Keep Reading
MSHA: No POV notices issued in last 12-month stretch
The Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) most recent Pattern of Violations (POV) screening period stretched from February 2019 to January 2020. Keep Reading
Nors buys Strongco, taking over Volvo CE locations in Canada
Portugal-based Nors is taking over 22 Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) locations, including those in several Canadian provinces. Keep Reading
Hillhead postponed to 2021
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the show is now scheduled for June 22-24, 2021. Keep Reading
Terex Washing Systems displays fines recovery unit at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020
Terex's FM UltraFines recovery unit allows users to recover ultra fines material from waste water streams in an efficient manner, the company says. Keep Reading