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Construction and COVID-19: rolling news update

KHL journalists are reporting on how the COVID-19 outbreak is impacting the construction industry worldwide

News

Australian construction body welcomes NWS approach to pandemic
Infrastructure Partnerships Australia welcomes New South Wales’ commitment to continue infrastructure and construction work
NFDC states case for contractors
UK National Federation of Demolition Contractors makes Coronavirus help available to member firms
ZMGLIFT offering free face masks
The company has over 2 million face masks to ship to companies in need
Komatsu’s Smart plan to digitise sites
OEM raises the digital stakes with IoT devices in its Smart Construction range
US VP Pence appeals to equipment manufacturers
Associated Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) works with government to navigate effects of COVID-19 on industry
New date for ESTA Awards and meetings
Awards of Excellence evening, Spring and Autumn meetings, combined into one ESTA event on 13 and 14 October 2020

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Sinoboom offers PPE equipment

Chinese manufacturer offers face masks and other PPE equipment to the industry worldwide

AJ Networks forges ahead in S Korea

Depots remain open to serve construction sites as they continue to operate

Comer launches new axle-drives

New axle series for aerial platforms for use with full electric and diesel-electric systems

IC50 call for entries

Entry to International Cranes and Specialized Transport magazine’s annual IC50 listing, which ranks the world’s largest crane companies, is now open

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Rental demand drops in Turkey

Some equipment types see demand rise, but rental firms expect customers to cancel contracts early

Balfour Beatty to keep sites open

UK’s largest construction company says it can maintain safety during coronavirus lockdown

Contractor Veit joins US ‘essential’ list

Minnesota-based contractor exempt from state’s ‘Stay Home Executive Order’ and remains open

Komatsu announces temporary plant closures

Komatsu is temporarily closing its manufacturing facilities in Europe, Brazil and India

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Manitou ceases activities in Italy and India

The temporary production shut downs follow those in France earlier this month

Features

Feature – Searching for the big break

Breakers are playing an increasing role in more cost-effective, environmentally efficient projects

Utilities: High demand

New construction equipment and technologies in the busy utilities sector, are used to make the job easier

Folding towers: self erection selection

Higher load capacities is the predominant trend among the latest slew of self erectors, writes Christian Shelton

Mobile screening – Digital development

D&Ri rounds up developments and applications for mobile screens on both sides of the Atlantic

Varso Tower: The challenges of high-rise

Construction Europe visited Warsaw, Poland, to see the construction site of the EU’s tallest tower

The Big One

We’ve waited three years, but it’s finally back. ConExpo, March 10-14, is set to take over Las Vegas. ALH provides a go-to guide for the access and telehandler industries

Electric evolution

The electric scissor lift market is undergoing huge changes as OEMs prepare for the upcoming ANSI A92.2 standards to go into effect. ALH reports

ConExpo show guide

Take a look at what equipment and technology will be displayed in Las Vegas, US, at Conexpo by the industry’s brightest and best companies

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Access Industry Interview Report 2018-2019

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2019 Compression Technology Sourcing Supplement

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Demolition & Recycling Buyers' Guide 2019-2020

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Power Sourcing Guide 2019

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Features

Feature – Searching for the big break
Breakers are playing an increasing role in more cost-effective, environmentally efficient projects
Utilities: High demand
New construction equipment and technologies in the busy utilities sector, are used to make the job easier
Folding towers: self erection selection
Higher load capacities is the predominant trend among the latest slew of self erectors, writes Christian Shelton
Mobile screening – Digital development
D&Ri rounds up developments and applications for mobile screens on both sides of the Atlantic
Varso Tower: The challenges of high-rise
Construction Europe visited Warsaw, Poland, to see the construction site of the EU’s tallest tower
The Big One
We’ve waited three years, but it’s finally back. ConExpo, March 10-14, is set to take over Las Vegas. ALH provides a go-to guide for the access and telehandler industries

More Features

ConExpo show guide
Take a look at what equipment and technology will be displayed in Las Vegas, US, at Conexpo by the industry’s brightest and best companies
Hannover Messe rescheduled
Major annual German industrial show postponed until July in response to Coronavirus situation
Diesel Progress Awards: judges and categories announced
Conference and awards on 20 October in Chicago, USA, will focus on ’New directions in engines and power’