Tool is intended to assist non-healthcare design professionals with identifying alternative sites suitable for patient care. Washington - As communities across the country race to expand available hospital bed space in response to COVID-19, an American…
USDOT to provide $25B for transportation system response to COVID-19
U. S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said the U. S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration will allocate a total of $25…
Rosendin Builds Temporary Healthcare Facilities For COVID-19 Patients
Electrical contracting company reveals challenges of transitioning old buildings San Jose, CA – Rosendin, the largest employee-owned electrical contracting…
USDOT Announces $25 Billion to Help Nation’s Public Transportation Systems Respond to COVID-19
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a total of $25 billion in federal funding allocations to help the nation’s public transportation systems respond to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).…
ARTBA, Construction Industry Allies Develop COVID-19 Guidance Materials
WASHINGTON)— The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and its partners in the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) have developed a suite of guidance materials to assist contractors in safely performing essential construction…
Taskade: Real-Time Collaboration Platform Launches Free Pro During COVID-19
San Francisco, CA — Taskade, a Y-Combinator backed startup, launches a real-time organization and collaboration platform for distributed teams. This week, it announced it will be offering a 6-month free upgrade to its Pro version to support businesses and…
Expectations for infrastructure investment plummet globally, as COVID-19 outbreak shakes confidence
According to a new survey taken before and after the pandemic, a lack of infrastructure investment driving pessimism around a post-virus economic recovery WASHINGTON, DC — Despite the fact that social infrastructure and water projects - clean water,…
Plexscape’s response to COVID-19 pandemic: Free Plex.Earth licences for remote working
In response to COVID-19 pandemic, Plexscape, developers of Plex.Earth®, one of the most popular AutoCAD tools for the acceleration of architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) projects, is doubling its customers’ licenses at no extra cost, for…
CARES Act Impacts Engineering and Construction Sector
The CARES Act does not provide direct relief for additional costs and delays to individual projects. COVID-19 precautions continue to impact construction by delaying material shipments and reducing labor availability, as well as governmental orders to…
State Governments in the U.S. Using Vexcel Imagery to Aid in COVID-19 Response
United States : The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has now reached all 50 states in the U.S. In accordance with Federal Government and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mandate social distancing is being put in place throughout the nation. …
