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European construction: ‘Urgent measures required during COVID-19’
Joint statement by 15 sector bodies calls for help to protect workers and support business
OSHA guidance for virus protection
Michael Rubin discusses how to protect workers from COVID-19.
US crane & transport sector classified "essential"
US Department of Homeland Security confirms crane, rigging, and specialized transportation as Essential Critical Infrastructure
Homeland Security says cranes & specialized transport is ‘essential’
SC&RA reports Homeland Security confirms the crane, rigging, and specialized transport as ’Essential Critical Infrastructure’.
Exclusive: Chinese crane owner on the construction recovery
Mr. Chai Zhao Yi of tower crane rental company Pangyuan Rental describes the recovery in China following the effects of COVID-19
US VP Pence appeals to equipment manufacturers
Associated Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) works with government to navigate effects of COVID-19 on industry
Mateco meets cross-border challenges
Europe-wide access rental group faces different regulatory conditions and employee needs around the continent
US construction officials, unions rally to continue working
Some states have already ruled construction can continue, despite shelter-in-place orders
​ACT Covid-19 “Work Effect Survey” shows mixed results
The crane, rigging and specialized transportation sector is preparing for layoffs, seeing projects delayed or cancelled and have generally assessed that the economic downturn due to the Covid-19 virus will be damaging but short.
SC&RA sets up Crisis Command Center
Assistance service set up to help association members deal with Covid-19 pandemic.
Construction considered ‘essential’ in many U.S. regions
Despite increasingly strict coronavirus precautions, construction continues in many large American markets.
SC&RA sets up Crisis Command Center
Assistance service set up to help association members deal with Covid-19 pandemic
Construction considered ‘essential’ in many US regions
Despite increasingly strict coronavirus precautions, construction continues in many large American markets
City Lifting’s response to Covid-19
Safety is highest priority, states UK crane rental firm City Lifting, as it manages to provide uniterupted services despite the challenges of the Coronavirus outbreak
SC&RA Annual Conference cancelled
The Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association has cancelled the 2020 Annual Conference scheduled for April 14-18 in Amelia Island, Florida, USA
Construction and Covid-19: rolling news update
KHL journalists are reporting on how the Covid-19 outbreak is impacting the construction industry worldwide. 
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
ConExpo and COVID-19: The show will go on
AEM addresses health and safety concerns for the ConExpo ConAgg tradeshow that will comence next week in Las Vegas, NV. 
Reassurance about Coronavirus at ConExpo
ConExpo organizers suggest Coronavirus will have a minimal effect on the show.
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