Articles by Jenny Lescohier

Pete Buttigieg tapped as US transportation secretary
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Published on: December 16, 2020
Industry officials support the nomination with an eye toward infrastructure investment
Don Ahern among ARA’s latest Hall of Fame inductees
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Published on: December 07, 2020
Industry veterans honored for the significant impact they’ve made on equipment and event rentals
Bloomberg economist: Expect more gridlock in US
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Published on: November 18, 2020
Despite a new incoming administration, a meaningful stimulus package seems remote
Exclusive: JLG president looks at post-election future
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Published on: November 13, 2020
Despite significant destabilising forces, Frank Nerenhausen says there’s hope for 2021 
US construction officials call for action on infrastructure
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Published on: November 10, 2020
Industry groups express hope for post-election cooperation toward economic revitalisation
US economy recovering from ‘sharpest recession in history’
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Published on: October 26, 2020
IHS Markit’s Scott Hazelton reports good and bad news at ALH Virtual Conference
US construction adds jobs in September
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Published on: October 05, 2020
Housing sees an uptick while nonresidential building stalls due to pandemic-related project cancellations
Construction material stocks to star in US market rally
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Published on: September 30, 2020
Experts predict a 10% increase over the next year, despite election uncertainty
US commercial construction shows signs of rebound
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Published on: September 23, 2020
US Chamber of Commerce Construction Index indicates improvement, albeit slight
Construction at US airports proceeding despite pandemic
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Published on: September 14, 2020
Many large projects are ongoing even as air travel struggles amid concerns over Covid-19
Lumber shortage curtails US homebuilding
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Published on: September 09, 2020
Spring sawmill shutdowns due to the pandemic have reduced supply, while demand has increased
US sees steep decline in nonresidential construction
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Published on: September 02, 2020
Industry officials appeal to government for more coronavirus relief to prevent further losses
Former Skyjack president to lead Morbark
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Published on: August 07, 2020
Brad Boehler will succeed Dave Herr at the helm of US-based forestry and tree care manufacturer
ICUEE returns in 2021 as The Utility Expo
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Published on: July 20, 2020
The event will take place 28-30 September in the US at the Kentucky Exposition Center
US firms benefit from relief loans, but more help needed
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Published on: April 24, 2020
Industry officials say real help will come from infrastructure funding 
Pandemic cuts US nonresidential construction employment
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Published on: April 13, 2020
Industry economist sees infrastructure spending as a possible silver lining
US clarifies construction eligibility for paycheck protection loans
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Published on: April 08, 2020
American firms that meet small business size standards are eligible 
Survey: Over 25% of US construction firms laying off workers
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Published on: April 06, 2020
Despite challenges, some are gaining work in the face of the coronavirus pandemic
US coronavirus relief package now covers self-employed contractors
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Published on: April 03, 2020
The recently enacted CARES Act provides unemployment benefits to independent contractors
US unemployment claims break records while construction slows
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Published on: April 02, 2020
Tighter shelter-in-place orders bring constuction to a halt in many areas, putting thousands out of work
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