Articles by Jenny Lescohier

Pete Buttigieg tapped as US transportation secretary
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Published on: December 16, 2020
Industry officials support the nomination with an eye toward infrastructure investment
Bloomberg economist: Expect more gridlock in US
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Published on: November 18, 2020
Despite a new incoming administration, a meaningful stimulus package seems remote
US construction officials call for action on infrastructure
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Published on: November 10, 2020
Industry groups express hope for post-election cooperation toward economic revitalisation
US construction adds jobs in September
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Published on: October 05, 2020
Housing sees an uptick while nonresidential building stalls due to pandemic-related project cancellations
Construction material stocks to star in US market rally
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Published on: September 30, 2020
Experts predict a 10% increase over the next year, despite election uncertainty
US commercial construction shows signs of rebound
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Published on: September 23, 2020
US Chamber of Commerce Construction Index indicates improvement, albeit slight
Construction at US airports proceeding despite pandemic
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Published on: September 14, 2020
Many large projects are ongoing even as air travel struggles amid concerns over Covid-19
US construction jobs rebound in May
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Published on: June 15, 2020
Future job losses forecast in USA as federal assistance winds down and Covid-19 pandemic progresses
US firms benefit from relief loans, but more help needed
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Published on: April 24, 2020
Industry officials say real help will come from infrastructure funding 
Pandemic cuts US nonresidential construction employment
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Published on: April 13, 2020
Industry economist sees infrastructure spending as a possible silver lining
US clarifies construction eligibility for paycheck protection loans
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Published on: April 08, 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: April 06, 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: April 03, 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: April 02, 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: April 01, 2020
Firms are using everything from basic hygiene to collaboration technology to keep people safe
Trump pushes for $2 trillion infrastructure package
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Published on: April 01, 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: March 30, 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: March 27, 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: March 23, 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: March 20, 2020
Despite increasingly strict coronavirus precautions, construction continues in many large American markets
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