Articles by Jenny Lescohier

Pete Buttigieg tapped as US transportation secretary
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Published on: 16 December 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: 18 November 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: 10 November 2020
Industry groups express hope for post-election cooperation toward economic revitalisation
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
US construction adds jobs in September
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Published on: 05 October 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: 30 September 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: 23 September 2020
US Chamber of Commerce Construction Index indicates improvement, albeit slight
Construction at US airports proceeding despite pandemic
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Published on: 14 September 2020
Many large projects are ongoing even as air travel struggles amid concerns over Covid-19
Former Skyjack president to lead Morbark
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Published on: 07 August 2020
Brad Boehler will succeed Dave Herr at the helm of US-based forestry and tree care manufacturer
US construction jobs rebound in May
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Published on: 15 June 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: 24 April 2020
Industry officials say real help will come from infrastructure funding 
Pandemic cuts US nonresidential construction employment
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Published on: 13 April 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: 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
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