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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
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
Tim Nuttall, Managing Director of Access Hire in Australia, reports on the impact of COVID-19
Canadian Construction Association says work should continue, provided set protocol is followed
Dutch contractor says it has redesigned operations to ensure social distancing can be observed
The latest US economic relief package could focus on construction of roads, bridges and airports
Operations at Dubuque, Iowa, plant suspended on 30 March following employee COVID-19 diagnosis
Austria’s largest construction group Strabag is gradually resuming work on more than 1000 construction sites in the country
Appeals from construction officials appear to be heeded as new guidelines more strongly support work on US sites
The company is taking additional precautions as it aims to keep its construction sites working
Joint statement by 15 sector bodies calls for help to protect workers and support business
Following an appeal by UK Prime Minister, JCB will help address the national ventilator shortage
Roberta Prandi, Associate Publisher at KHL’s Power division, reports from Northern Italy on the COVID-19 crisis
The Russian Rental Association has asked its rental members for their views on the impact of COVID-19
Mr. Chai Zhao Yi of tower crane rental company Pangyuan Rental describes the recovery in China following the effects of COVID-19