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New South Wales ramps up construction during Covid-19

The government of New South Wales (NSW) has chosen to carry on with construction and maintenance activity to keep people working during the Covid-19 pandemic. Andrew Constance, NSW’s transport and roads minister, said the government would push ahead with A$57.5bn...

A thousand New Zealand construction workers return to work

More than a thousand New Zealand road and railroad workers have returned to work in an effort to improve the country’s transportation system and post-lock economy, the New Zealand government said. Employees from the state-owned KiwiRail will work at City...

Command Alkon Announces Thoma Bravo Acquisition is Complete

Command Alkon, the leading supplier collaboration platform for construction’s heavy work, and Thoma Bravo, a leading private equity firm focused on the software and technology-enabled services sectors, announced the completion of Thoma Bravo’s acquisition of Command Alkon. As the...

Military planning used during COVID-19 should inspire construction reform

The military-style planning used to deliver emergency NHS projects during COVID-19 should inspire reform within the construction industry, says the BESA Collaboration between engineers and military planners enabled the transformation of the Excel exhibition centre in London into the 4,000...

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey to reopen construction sites in UK

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has said it plans to resume work on its construction sites from May 4. It comes after it ordered its sites, show homes and sales centres to be closed in March, as the coronavirus outbreak gathered...

AHCI assures construction clients of support during lockdown

Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) has made several changes to ensure continuous service to its clients amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a statement from the Warrington-headquartered insurer, its initial focus has been on safety. Instead of working from its...

Tulsa-based Manhattan Construction recognized nationally for safety excellence

Tulsa-based Manhattan Construction Company has received a National Safety Excellence Award from Associated Builders and Contractors. It is planned to be presented Aug. 30 during the ABC Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. "Safety is woven into every aspect of our business,...

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