Articles by Jenny Lescohier

President-elect Biden urged to invest in infrastructure
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Published on: 09 November 2020
Joe Biden’s economic relief plan could put US$2 trillion toward infrastructure
Liebherr reports steady demand in construction
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Published on: 05 November 2020
Global manufacturer sees sales decline due to pandemic as well as economic cycle
Cat’s new D9 dozer designed to lower operating costs
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Published on: 14 September 2020
New torque converter with stator clutch could reduce fuel consumption by up to 5%
Bobcat introduces its largest excavator
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Published on: 10 July 2020
The E165 has four selectable power modes for adaptable performance
New touchless app streamlines job site check in process
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Published on: 01 July 2020
Safe Site Check In aims to reduce spread of Covid-19 while protecting personal health data
Caterpillar acquires Marble Robot
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Published on: 17 June 2020
Move is part of Cat’s automation and autonomy strategy to meet changing needs of construction industry
Construction to contract 5.7% in Australia
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Published on: 08 May 2020
Despite ongoing activity, industry feels impact of Covid-19 and low oil prices 
US clarifies construction eligibility for paycheck protection loans
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Published on: 08 April 2020
American firms that meet small business size standards are eligible 
Survey: Over 25% of US construction firms laying off workers
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Published on: 06 April 2020
Despite challenges, some are gaining work in the face of the coronavirus pandemic
US coronavirus relief package now covers self-employed contractors
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Published on: 03 April 2020
The recently enacted CARES Act provides unemployment benefits to independent contractors
US unemployment claims break records while construction slows
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Published on: 02 April 2020
Tighter shelter-in-place orders bring constuction to a halt in many areas, putting thousands out of work
North America’s top contractors aim to minimise exposure to coronavirus
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Published on: 01 April 2020
Firms are using everything from basic hygiene to collaboration technology to keep people safe
CCA: Canadian construction sites should remain open
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Published on: 01 April 2020
Canadian Construction Association says work should continue, provided set protocol is followed
Trump pushes for $2 trillion infrastructure package
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Published on: 01 April 2020
The latest US economic relief package could focus on construction of roads, bridges and airports
New federal guidance suggests US construction could continue
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Published on: 30 March 2020
Appeals from construction officials appear to be heeded as new guidelines more strongly support work on US sites
US VP Pence appeals to equipment manufacturers
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Published on: 27 March 2020
Associated Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) works with government to navigate effects of COVID-19 on industry
US construction officials, unions rally to continue working
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Published on: 23 March 2020
Some states have already ruled construction can continue, despite shelter-in-place orders
Construction considered ‘essential’ in many US regions
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Published on: 20 March 2020
Despite increasingly strict coronavirus precautions, construction continues in many large American markets
Economic recovery post coronavirus could be ‘robust’
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Published on: 18 March 2020
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development releases €1 billion in emergency funds
US government mulls unprecedented economic stimulus
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Published on: 18 March 2020
Construction industry braces for shutdowns amid increasingly dire circumstances
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