All lockdown Articles

New Zealand has ‘dropped off’ global supply chain
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Fears that construction supplies are not reaching New Zealand
Equipment market in Italy strengthens
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Leap in 2020’s fourth quarter sales promises positive year ahead for construction market
JCB customers utilise Covid-19 loan scheme
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JCB Finance says the UK government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) has helped its customers 
Association concern over asbestos training
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UK Asbestos Training Association speaks out as construction industry courses hit five-year low
UK figures point to construction recovery
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Study of top 50 contractors shows July activity at pre-coronavirus levels
Vinci’s financial results down in all sectors
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Revenues in France contract especially sharply for concessions and construction company
Revenue down for Webuild
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Italian contractor sees fall in revenue due to Covid-19 but predicts a bright future
Vinci Construction at 90% of expected activity
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French group said construction activity back at 90% of expected levels, but productivity on site still impacted
JCB India cuts 400 jobs
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Impact of Covid-19 has led to ’80% drop in demand’ in May and June for JCB India
Hong Kong construction to contract by 9%
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The second most expensive city in the world for construction faces numerous challenges
UK PM: Construction employees ‘actively encouraged’ to work
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PM Boris Johnson has encouraged construction workers in England to return to work, but been criticised for not providing more specific guidance
Construction to contract 5.7% in Australia
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Despite ongoing activity, industry feels impact of Covid-19 and low oil prices 
867 Covid-19 cases on Arctic construction site
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Novatek’s €20 billion LNG project in northern Russia in military lockdown as virus spreads