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252 AEDF Technicians Certified Since Early March, Despite Pandemic

While much of the nation has been put on pause due to the COVID-19 outbreak, The AED Foundation (AEDF) has been innovating new online testing opportunities to ensure technicians are still able to get certified.

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Architecture, Construction and Engineering Mentor Program Goes Virtual Amid COVID-19 Crisis

ACE Mentor Program of America takes mentoring virtual with launch of ACE Student Resources Online

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Highways Drive America Campaign Launched to Raise Awareness for Infrastructure Funding

The Highway Materials Group launched the initiative which will bring awareness to how investment in our nation’s surface transportation can drive economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.

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Paycheck Protection Program Fixes Implemented by Small Business Administration/Treasury

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

More than $100 billion is still available under PPP and the last day to apply for a PPP loan is June 30, 2020

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How to Restart Your Business In An Uncertain Construction Environment

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Contractors need to put a plan in place for a more profitable restart of their construction business, as well as to prepare for PPP loan uncertainty.

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Jumpstarting the COVID-19 Recovery: Infrastructure Plays Key Role

Equipment manufacturers, now more than ever, are doubling down on efforts to communicate to lawmakers about the important role federal infrastructure investment should play as part of our national economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

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ARTBA Applauds Court's Decision on Federal COVID-19 Safety Mandate

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

Transportation builders association says the ruling assures that the transportation construction industry can use proven workplace best practices to protect its workers

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Construction Safety

OSHA Answers Persistent Questions about Face Coverings, Surgical Masks and Respirators in the Workplace

Coronavirus page answers frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the COVID-19 pandemic related to social distancing with cloth face coverings, employees' requirements to provide coverings and protocols for care of coverings

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State-by-State Business Reopening Guidance

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce developed an interactive map of different states' guidance on reopening businesses, with links to the latest information for employers in each state

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Coronavirus Rarity: Construction is Starting on a 42-unit Luxury Condo Building in Chicago's Loop

The timing is curious because the developer behind the $34 million building at 1400 W. Monroe St., JK Equities, has halted work on a much larger Chicago project because of COVID-19 safety concerns

The 1400 Monroe building will be a collection of 42 luxury newly constructed residences.

May's Highway Trust Fund Receipt Plunge is a Transportation-Funding Tsunami for States

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

Tax-receipt deposits credited to the trust fund in May fell 79% from May 2019 levels, and the lag in reporting tax-receipt data allows congressional attention to supporting states through the coronavirus crisis to wander

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Coronavirus Disruptions Expected to Shrink French Construction Industry by 9.4% in 2020

Despite being exempted from the nationwide COVID-control lockdown, the French construction industry’s growth fell sharply by 14.1% in the first quarter of 2020

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