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EU extends Stage V emissions deadline
Revision gives OEMs another year to bring transition-engine machines to market
Proposal to extend Europe’s Stage V deadlines
European Commission officially presents legal proposals to extend Stage V engine transition deadlines
Podcast: US construction bears impact of pandemic
Ken Simonson, chief economist with Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) talks with International Construction’s Jenny Lescohier
US clarifies construction eligibility for paycheck protection loans
American firms that meet small business size standards are eligible 
Survey: Over 25% of US construction firms laying off workers
Despite challenges, some are gaining work in the face of the coronavirus pandemic
US coronavirus relief package now covers self-employed contractors
The recently enacted CARES Act provides unemployment benefits to independent contractors
US unemployment claims break records while construction slows
Tighter shelter-in-place orders bring constuction to a halt in many areas, putting thousands out of work
CCA: Canadian construction sites should remain open
Canadian Construction Association says work should continue, provided set protocol is followed
Trump pushes for $2 trillion infrastructure package
The latest US economic relief package could focus on construction of roads, bridges and airports
New federal guidance suggests US construction could continue
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
Associated Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) works with government to navigate effects of COVID-19 on industry
US construction officials, unions rally to continue working
Some states have already ruled construction can continue, despite shelter-in-place orders
Construction considered ‘essential’ in many US regions
Despite increasingly strict coronavirus precautions, construction continues in many large American markets
Economic recovery post coronavirus could be ‘robust’
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development releases €1 billion in emergency funds
US government mulls unprecedented economic stimulus
Construction industry braces for shutdowns amid increasingly dire circumstances
ANCE asks for suspension of Italian construction
Italy’s contractors association has called for the suspension of construction work in Italy in response to COVID-19 crisis
Associations call for circular economy
Industry bodies outline need for a panel to focus on recycling the EU’s construction waste
WDS 2016 - Featured speaker - Brian Hornyak
Vice president of major projects at US company Sabre Demolition brings a wealth of safety experience to the World Demolition Summit
NDA expands government lobbying activities
The US-based national Demolition Association's new Government Affairs committee will support the activities of the recently appointed government affairs director in Washington DC.
SNED launches online waste management system
Waste management tracking system will allow French demolition contractors to monitor project waste and comply with regulations.
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