Articles by Jenny Lescohier

Liebherr reports steady demand in construction
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Published on: 09 November 2020
Global manufacturer sees sales decline due to pandemic as well as economic cycle
President-elect Biden urged to invest in infrastructure
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Published on: 09 November 2020
Joe Biden’s economic relief plan could put $2 trillion toward infrastructure
U.S. House resolves to extend highway funding for one year
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Published on: 28 September 2020
No long-term agreement was made but latest proposal extends current surface transportation funding levels
U.S. commercial construction shows signs of rebound
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Published on: 23 September 2020
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Construction Index indicates improvement, albeit slight
Construction at U.S. 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
U.S. Supreme Court rules border wall construction can continue
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Published on: 05 August 2020
Justices were divided but ultimately decided to allow construction despite ongoing legal challenges
U.S. House approves $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill
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Published on: 06 July 2020
The measure is poised for stagnation amid substantial opposition from the Senate
U.S. construction jobs rebound in May
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Published on: 11 June 2020
Future job losses are predicted as federal assistance winds down
Elon Musk builds people mover at Las Vegas Convention Center
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Published on: 09 June 2020
Autonomous electric vehicle will transport visitors end to end in under one minute in time for ConExpo 2023
U.S. businesses call for liability relief during pandemic recovery
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Published on: 28 May 2020
Coalition letter to U.S. Congress appeals for protection against ’unfair lawsuits’
U.S. home building plunges to five-year low
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Published on: 21 May 2020
April saw the largest decline in housing starts on record
U.S. construction output to drop 6.6% this year
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Published on: 18 May 2020
Overwhelming majority of construction owners expect an economic rebound by year’s end
US Census Bureau reports impacts on construction spending
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Published on: 07 May 2020
Increase in utilities construction suggests greater reliance on digital connectivity
U.S. 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.
Trump pushes for $2 trillion infrastructure package
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Published on: 01 April 2020
The latest U.S. economic relief package could focus on construction of roads, bridges and airports.
Guidance suggests U.S. 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 U.S. sites
Construction considered ‘essential’ in many U.S. regions
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Published on: 20 March 2020
Despite increasingly strict coronavirus precautions, construction continues in many large American markets.