All Natural disasters Articles
Local construction and other industries initiate European flood disaster clean up
International Rental News talks to Satin Sachdeva of India’s Construction Equipment Rental Association (CERA)
Brazilian rental association ALEC and 12 other organisations call for immediate action on Covid-19 crisis
KHL journalists are reporting on how the Covid-19 outbreak is impacting construction worldwide
Europe and UK impose new restrictions, while other regions rely on softer measures to combat spread of virus
Despite ongoing activity, industry feels impact of Covid-19 and low oil prices
Ken Simonson, chief economist with Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) talks with International Construction’s Jenny Lescohier
UK rental company temporarily closes some smaller depots but maintains national coverage through its superstores
Events business has ceased, but rental company still active in construction and natural resources sectors
Major equipment manufacturers have ceased production while thousands of jobsites are shut down
Despite challenges, some are gaining work in the face of the coronavirus pandemic
The majority of its European assembly operations will remain suspended until April 17
Power company offers the UK government up to 1,300 small generators to support COVID-19 testing sites
The recently enacted CARES Act provides unemployment benefits to independent contractors
The German rental company has helped build temporary virus testing stations and other facilities
10% of Loxam’s French network remains open in support of the health crisis or to ensure the continuation of public services
George Landsberg of Hi-Reach Manlift in South Africa reports that many rental and construction businesses have stopped working
Production facilities in Japan continue as normal but there are temporary closures in Russia and India
Brazil’s rental association ALEC sends letter to federal, state and municipal governments highlighting ‘essential’ role
Tighter shelter-in-place orders bring constuction to a halt in many areas, putting thousands out of work