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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
Vertex offers its equipment
Russia-based aerial platform rental company provides 40% of its fleet to help fight COVID-19
AGC reports collapse in US demand
Associated General Contractors of America said conditions had deteriorated rapidly since February and called on Congress to act
Electric RT from Dingli
Dingli has launched an electric version of its 22m rough terrain scissor, launched last year
Australian union calls for adherence to safety protocols
Australia’s CFMEU union has called on contractors and builders to follow enhanced health and safety and hygiene practices to combat the spread of coronavirus
New North American structure for Komatsu
New structure aims to strengthen the growth of company-owned distributor branches
Nationwide MEWP lockdown advice
UK-based rental company shows how to shut down and islolate aerial platforms left on site long term
Eyewitness: Australian construction and COVID-19
Tim Nuttall, Managing Director of Access Hire in Australia, reports on the impact of COVID-19 
GAM at service of critical sectors
Spanish rental company GAM Rental turns focus to serving critical industries
Alimak reports impact from COVID-19
The company’s Chinese organization is back in operation but says materials and the global supply chain will be impacted
CCA: Canadian construction sites should remain open
Canadian Construction Association says work should continue, provided set protocol is followed
BAM reopens in UK and offers Euro update
Dutch contractor says it has redesigned operations to ensure social distancing can be observed
Trump pushes for $2 trillion infrastructure package
The latest US economic relief package could focus on construction of roads, bridges and airports
ERA launches coronavirus info page
European Rental Association supports industry with latest updates during coronavirus crisis
Palazzani sales continue
Italy-based manufacturer is reporting new equipment deals, as it works amid the challenges from COVID-19
John Deere closes US plant for deep clean
Operations at Dubuque, Iowa, plant suspended on 30 March following employee COVID-19 diagnosis
Burma Plant Hire shuts depots
South African rental company sends staff home to support essential services remotely
MHM providing emergency service
UK-based MHM Plant makes effort to satisfy urgent requests while all depots are closed
Falcon Lifts names USM ReRents as distributor
The exclusive agreement names USM as the official distributor of Falcon Lifts in North America
Strabag gradually restarts work in Austria
Austria’s largest construction group Strabag is gradually resuming work on more than 1000 construction sites in the country 
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