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Spain’s construction sites re-open
Many construction sites have re-opened after the ending of a two-week suspension
US clarifies construction eligibility for paycheck protection loans
American firms that meet small business size standards are eligible 
Coronavirus affects industry in Brazil and Colombia
Major equipment manufacturers have ceased production while thousands of jobsites are shut down
COVID-19 to wipe 4% off construction equipment production
Off-Highway Research estimates that factory closures and national lock-downs will lead to a drop in global equipment production of 43,000 machines 
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
AGC reports collapse in US demand
Associated General Contractors of America said conditions had deteriorated rapidly since February and called on Congress to act
North America’s top contractors aim to minimise exposure to coronavirus
Firms are using everything from basic hygiene to collaboration technology to keep people safe
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
Deep impact of COVID-19 revealed
Survey of members by CECE shows that 30% are already closing factories
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
Skanska says ‘ambition is to keep projects running’
The company is taking additional precautions as it aims to keep its construction sites working
European construction: ‘Urgent measures required during COVID-19’
Joint statement by 15 sector bodies calls for help to protect workers and support business
JCB to produce ventilators
Following an appeal by UK Prime Minister, JCB will help address the national ventilator shortage
US VP Pence appeals to equipment manufacturers
Associated Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) works with government to navigate effects of COVID-19 on industry
Bauma CTT Russia 2020 postponed
Russian construction show postponed in wake of COVID-19 to now run from 8 to 11 September 2020
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
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