Written by Dodge Research on June 1, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic unfolds in North America many news articles pertaining to COVID-19 and its impact upon the construction industry and construction projects are being published. To help you stay on top of this rapidly evolving situation, we’re monitoring news outlets and providing links to these stories for reference. As new stories break, we’ll be posting links to those stories on this page.
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ARTICLES
06/01 – MA – Cambridge updates construction order.
05/19 – MA – Gov outlines plan to reopen.
05/19 – NY – NYC could start to reopen in early June.
05/15 – NJ – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app to restart.
05/15 – NY – Gov expands phased reopening.
05/14 – NY – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app to resume in three upstate regions.
05/14 – NJ – NJ construction reopens Monday.
05/12 – VT – Manufacturing and construction can restart today.
05/12 – PA – Some projects still on hold due to outbreaks.
05/12 – NY – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app can restart in three regions.
05/12 – School construction in NY to reopen if stimulus arrive.
05/11 – MA – Boston mayor suggests restrictions may ease further.
05/11 – NY – Potential for upstate NY construction to resume on May 15.
05/08 – NJ – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app restart could be soon.
05/08 – MI – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app restart today.
05/07 – MA – Boston construction set to resume May 18 as long as virus continues to recede.
05/06 – MA – Massachusetts Unions eager for restart.
05/05 – WA – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app won’t open till June.
05/05 – NY – When NY reopens construction slated for Phase I.
05/02 – IL – O’Hare will move forward, perhaps at slower pace.
05/02 – CA – SFO construction to resume.
05/02 – MI – Michigan construction to continue.
04/30 – OH – Gov to reopen OH.
04/30 – MI – MI construction to reopen May 7.
04/30 – CA – SF construction allowed to resume.
04/30 – CA – Santa Clara construction rules eased.
04/29 – FL – Disney’s construction division lays off hundreds.
04/29 – TX – Nearly 70% of Texas construction firms have projects on hold.
04/29 – OH – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app can begin May 4.
04/29 – NY – Gov’s 12 step plan to reopen economy.
04/29 – NY – More than 5,200 NYC projects reopen.
04/29 – CA – LA expands free testing for construction workers.
04/29 – CA – San Fran extends construction restrictions through May.
04/29 – MA – Boston safety rules take shape.
04/28 – NY – Gov says construction ready for phased reopening.
04/28 – WA – Gov allows some projects to reopen.
04/28 – MI – Gov says construction may be next to restart.
04/28 – CA – San Jose officials consider easing restrictions.
04/27 – WA – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app industry set to resume after one month shutdown.
04/24 – US – House passes addition to PPP.
04/24 – US – State DOTs expedite millions for projects.
04/24 – PA – What to expect when construction sites open.
04/24 – PA – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app can begin May 1.
04/24 – NY – Gov changes rules for projects already underway.
04/24 – CA – $3B terminal one project still a go.
04/24 – CA – Napa Valley relaxes construction rules.
04/24 – TX – Rollingwood clarifies construction process.
04/23 – HI – Pandemic delays P3 proposal.
04/23 – MA – Pandemic affects school construction.
04/23 – CA – Napa county loosens construction restrictions.
04/23 – PA – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app in PA can begin before state reopens.
04/22 – US – Senate approves injection to PPP program.
04/22 – WA – Some construction can resume in future.
04/22 – NC – NCDOT announces layoffs and construction delays.
04/21 – CAN – ON and QC ease construction rules.
04/21 – PA – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app may resume with strict guidelines on May 8.
04/20 – WA – Builders offer gov recommendations to safely restart construction.
04/20 – AZ – Virus delays ground breaking.
04/20 – PA – Philly tells builders stop.
04/20 – MA – Boston rolling out construction rules.
04/17 – US – President picks construction revival team. [paywall]
04/17 – GA – Plant Vogtle cuts back workforce due to virus.
04/16 – US – Stadiums moving forward.
04/16 – MA – Boston mayor considers slow ramp up for construction. [paywall]
04/16 – WA – Spokane leaders discuss plan for 2020 construction.
04/15 – US – ENR Survey/40% of firms have laid off workers.
04/15 – NC – NCDOT cuts $2B of projected bids due to projected revenue fall.
04/15 – WA – Port construction halted.
04/15 – MN – Massive Mall of America project stalls.
04/14 – CAN – ON/QV shuts projects, but Canada keeps most jobs essential.
04/14 – Midwest US – COVID delays projects across area.
04/14 – NY – Thousands of affordable units in limbo as essential projects shut down.
04/14 – TX – Houston firms worry COVID-19 might delay supply deliveries.
04/14 – TX – Projects continue.
04/14 – IL – Impact of coronavirus on Illinois construction.
04/14 – CO – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app continues, but pace has slowed.
04/11 – TX – DFW construction timeline to be “revisited.â€
04/11 – CA – SF Dept of Building flooded with complaints.
04/11 – CA – Even with “essential†work, contractor on standby. [Paywall]
04/11 – MN – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app companies sue city for stopping projects.
04/11 – MI -Home construction comes to a halt.
04/10 – CA – SF Planning Commission resumes work with 1,100 home redevelopment.
04/10 – SFO delays $1B terminal project.
04/10 – DC – Outbreak hasn’t derailed this College Park development project.
04/09 – NJ – State shuts down non-essential jobs.
04/09 – NY – Virus forces NYC Condo developers into race against time.
04/09 – CO – What developers can expect for permits and inspections.
04/09 – DC – Outbreak hasn’t dampened optimism (for now).
04/09 – NC – Developers/contractors walk legal tightrope.
04/09 – EU – Europe construction activity collapses.
04/08 – US – Treasury eases path to paycheck protection loans.
04/08 – MA – Mayor says, “shut it down.†[paywall]
04/08 – FL – Florida accelerates DOT projects during shutdown.
04/08 – FL – Miami-Dade lets construction go on, some cities say no.
04/07 – US – Modular Building Institute Emergency COVID-19 Response.
04/07 – US – Virus impacting construction bonds (sureties and bond producers seek emergency orders).
04/07 – US – COVI-19 threatens tax credits for renewables. [paywall]
04/07 – CA – Newsom declines strict orders:
04/07 – MA – Coronavirus concerns prompt second construction union to walk off jobs.
04/07 – NY = NYC halts public design work.
04/07 – PA – Penn restarts $530m in turnpike projects.
04/07 – PA – Utility contractors can work. [paywall]
04/07 – AZ – Scottsdale developer completes virtual building inspections. [paywall]
04/04 – TX – Workers back on the job in Austin.
04/04 – CO – CO updates guidance for construction sites.
04/04 – MN – MNDOT spending $1 billion in 2020.
04/04 – MI – Detroit’s construction boom comes to a halt.
04/04 – FL – Fort Lauderdale halts indoor construction.
04/04 – CA – How Bay Area’s ban stacks up against other CA areas.
04/03 – FL – Miami Dade construction moves ahead.
04/03 – FL – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app OK in Florida.
04/03 – WA – DOT moving ahead with projects but faces worker and material shortages. [paywall]
04/03 – WI – Gov proposal would cover overruns from site closures.
04/03 – TX – Howard Hughes Corp puts a halt on some construction. [paywall]
04/03 – PA – DOT unfreezes 60 critical highway projects.
04/03 – CA – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app chugging along in LA, but is warned.
04/02 – US – Jobsites face array of state restrictions.
04/02 – TX – Builders believe new order in Austin will let some construction resume.
04/02 – MA – Building trade call for shutdown.
04/02 – FL – Tampa issues guidelines for construction.
04/02 – FL – Gov accelerates bridge project.
04/02 – FL – Florida governor wants to accelerate transportation projects.
04/02 – NJ – Virus hasn’t stopped NJ activity.
04/01 – US – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app continues despite rising concern.
04/01 – US – Keystone XL work to get going.
04/01 – NV – Clark country projects still moving forward.
04/01 – NV – Coronavirus pandemic doesn’t stop wall construction.
04/01 – CA – New restrictions imposed on residential construction in Bay Area. [paywall]
04/01 – CA – Most Bay Area construction banned. [paywall]
04/01 – TX – Timeline of Texas high speed rail uncertain. [paywall]
04/01 – TX – After backlash Austin builders can apply for exemption. [paywall]
04/01 – TN – Planning commission moves to dial in plan for meetings. [paywall]
04/01 – NC – Triangle construction pushes forward. [paywall]
03/31 – US – Jeld-Wen temp closes some manufacturing sites. [paywall]
03/31 – US – How essential is construction during pandemic.
03/31 – US – Contractors can expect more funding and flexibility from stimulus. [paywall]
03/31 – US – How the Army Corps will convert hotels and arenas into makeshift hospitals. [paywall]
03/31 – US – Federal gov’t issues guidance on “essential’ work. [paywall]
03/31 – NH – Distribution center in Kingston moves ahead despite pandemic.
03/31 – NY – Pandemic won’t upend key NYC projects.
03/31 – NY – What is nonessential construction? [paywall]
03/31 – NY – NYC announces fines of up to $10K for ignoring ban. [paywall]
03/31 – CO – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app industry keeps going.
03/31 – TX – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app stopping at Indeed Tower in Austin, others press on. [paywall]
03/31 – TX – Dallas won’t stop construction. [paywall]
03/31 – DC – Work on big projects continues. [paywall]
03/31 – FL – Miami-Dade halts construction inspections.
03/31 – CA – SF looks to limit construction.
03/31 – CA – Work continues at Rams stadium.
03/31 – WA – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app resumes on NHL arena. [paywall]
03/27 – US – States assert authority to deem workers as essential. [paywall]
03/27 – US – Trump signs stimulus bill. Potentially billions for construction.
03/27 – US – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app companies lobby to keep working. [paywall]
03/27 – US – Target scales back remodeling plan.
03/27 – NY – NY shuts most construction projects.
03/27 – NY – More on NY ban (infrastructure, hospital and affordable housing allowed to continue).
03/27 – NY – New Islanders area work stopped.
03/27 – TX – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app leaders urge end to Austin construction ban. [paywall]
03/27 – TX – Some Austin construction crews say they’ll work until officials visit the site. [paywall]
03/27 – TX – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app ban being considered in Dallas County. [paywall]
03/27 – CA – Major projects that could struggle during COVID-19 downturn.
03/27 – MO – Kansas City large projects continue. [paywall]
03/26 – US – Economists expect steep dip GDP, construction markets.
03/26 – US – Recording office closures affecting CRE deal closings.
03/26 – GA – Atlanta work continues (and a reminder as to why proper grammar is important).
03/26 – MD – Baltimore planning commission goes virtual.
03/26 – MD Local construction firm finds way to hand out bonuses.
03/26 – TX – Business groups call for construction exemption in Austin.
03/26 – CO – Virus stings Aspen projects.
03/26 – OH – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app deemed essential but workers concerned.
03/26 – FL – Broward country construction can continue.
03/26 – FL – Miami projects halted.
03/26 – OR – School construction still on tap for fall.
03/26 – MT – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app around Missoula continues.
03/26 – WA – DOT halts most construction for two weeks.
03/26 – NY – NYC mayor considering construction ban.
03/26 – NY – Rules let construction workers continue on luxury towers.
03/25 – US – Stimulus package passes Senate with potentially billions for construction.
03/25 – US – Coronavirus shutdowns poised to pummel construction supply chain.
03/25 – FL – Universal Orlando continues construction work.
03/25 – FL – Some sites continue work despite concerns.
03/25 – TX – Austin apparently bans all construction.
03/25 – TX – Austin ban outlier in TX.
03/25 – TX – Homebuilders blindsided in Austin.
03/25 – WA – Workers divided over staying on job.
03/25 – WA – Economic concern halts work on $200 million retail project.
03/25 – MI – Road projects continue.
03/25 – PA – Rush to complete new hospital tower.
03/25 – MA – Walsh extends Boston construction ban.
03/25 – NY – Seven CRE deals that got done despite coronavirus.
03/25 – DC – Work on HQ2 continues.
03/25 – NC – Coronavirus delays project.
03/24 – US – Analysis of planning projects last week. Read here.
03/24 – US – John Deere withdraws 2020 financial outlook.
03/24 – CA – Clarifications to stay at home order.
03/24 – WI – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app expected to continue despite stay at home order.
03/24 – OH – DOT moves full steam ahead.
03/24 – FL – Tampa Bay construction still going vertical.
03/24 – FL – Seaworld halts construction.
03/24 – FL – Virgin Trains West Palm to Orlando construction chugs along.
03/24 – NC – Homebuilders weather impacts of pandemic.
03/24 – TX – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app industry study impact of shelter in place order.
03/24 – TX – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app considered essential work.
03/24 – WA – Confusion grips construction industry.
03/24 – AZ – Real estate transactions down, but not out.
03/24 – IA – Road construction immune.
03/24 – NV – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app workers consider walking off job.
03/24 – NV – Road work continues.
03/24 – VT – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app rattled, not walloped.
03/24 – PA – Hospital construction rushing ahead.
03/23 – FL – Large resi project scales back. [paywall]
03/23 – MN – Twin Cities development slowed by meeting cancellations.
03/23 – TX – The coronavirus’ impact on commercial real estate in Austin.
03/23 – CO – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app exempt from stay at home in Denver.
03/23 – US – Local planning offices finding ways to keep permits moving [paywall].
03/23 – CA – Lockdowns slow Bay Area home construction.
03/23 – CA – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app continues in Redding despite ban.
03/23 – WA – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app absorbing coronavirus blow so far.
03/23 – NY – So far in Western NY it seems like all construction is ongoing.
03/23 – US – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app can continue in NY, CA & IL amid shudown. Banned in other regions.
03/22 – NE – Business as Usual in Omaha.
03/21 – WW – Containers have started moving en masse out of China (but US ports may be next bottleneck).
03/21 – NJ – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app hasn’t stopped. Read here.
03/21 – CA – SFO Dept of Building Inspection to resume limited operation next week.
03/21 – TN – Planning and code departments in Nashville seeing major changes.
03/21 – TX – Local construction continues, but uncertainty looms.
03/21 – KS – $10B stimulus passed to combat virus impact (infrastructure).
03/21 – FL – Coke moving ahead with $300 million development.
03/21 – FL – Permits appear to be moving forward in Jacksonville.
03/21 – FL – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app sites open, but some projects slowing.
03/21 – CO – Work at Denver International ($2B project) continues.
03/21 – OR – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app industry weathering the storm for now.
03/21 – NC – Large commercial projects move forward but uncertainty grows.
03/20 – IL – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app exempt from stay at home order. [paywall]
03/20 – NY – Homebuilders still hammering away. [paywall]
03/20 – WW – Shipping delays hurt developers.
03/20 – US – In most cities construction work continues.
03/19 – WA – 200-bed field hospital underway in Shoreline WA.
03/19 – NY – NY government exempts some construction.
03/19 – GA – High profile office tower in South End (Charlotte) secures loan. [paywall]
03/19 – VA – Arlington (VA) struggles to keep development reviews moving.
03/19 – US – Builders’ COVID-19 Dilemma: ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app Continuity Versus The Health Risks On Job Sites.
03/19 – CA – Pandemic sidelines some November infrastructure ballot measures. [paywall]
03/19 = PA – PA halts construction.
03/19 – FL – Work on $2.2B [Orlando] project continues.
03/19 – AZ – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app begins on Scottsdale Entrada development.
03/19 – MA – Coronavirus won’t delay Boston’s tallest new building.
03/19 – CA – Northern CA Shelter in place order exempts most construction. [paywall]
03/18 – AB – COVID-19: ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app worker calls for job sites be shut down.
03/18 – US – Industry braces for impacts of Coronavirus pandemic. [paywall]
03/18 – CA – Confusion in CA over shelter-in-place. [paywall]
03/18 – WV – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app idled for two weeks on I-70 bridge project.
03/18 – NY – Coronavirus in NYC: ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app workers keep working.
03/18 – FL – Coronavirus not stopping South Florida construction projects – for now:
03/18 – IL – Coronavirus imperils Chicago’s more than decadelong construction boom.
03/18 – GA – Can Atlanta’s development boom proceed as coronavirus shuts city down.
03/18 – GA – Exceptions to SoCal stay at home order (housing, airport, water, sewer, roads, transportation construction work OK):
03/18 – PA – Shell keeps Beaver County petro construction site open:
03/18 – PA – But, then says not really:
03/18 – CA – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app work continues in LA:
03/18 – MD – Baltimore hospital announces $12.5 million expansion to deal with bed demand.
03/18 – FL – Allegiant shelving construction of $470 million Sunseeker Resort in Florida:
03/18 – MA – Cambridge MA adds construction ban:
03/18 – TX – Houston construction sites remain open:
03/18 – WA – Seattle condo tower proceeds to construction:
03/18 – CA – Funding for transportation projects delayed:
03/18 – TX – Austin construction sites open, but with restrictions:
03/18 – TN – Delays loom at construction sites:
03/18 – PA – Philly not following Boston’s lead:
03/18 – FL – Approval delays may hold up 380 unit resi site in Orlando FL: Read here.
03/18 – NY – Fewer people coming to work at active job sites in NYC:
03/17 – CA – Coronavirus hampering some CRE activity, but leases still being signed.
03/17 – WA – Work continues at Sea-Tac airport.
03/17 – NV – ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app projects in Vegas expected to continue.
03/17- NY – NYC ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app forges ahead.
03/17 – FL – Disney shuts down all construction in Florida.
03/17 – CA – SFO homebuilding continues (housing construction listed as “essential functionâ€).
03/17 – WI – Work continues at Foxconn site (400 works on the job).
03/16 – MA – Boston halts construction.
03/16 – NY – Brooklyn city council members call for pause.
03/16 – PA – PennDOT halts construction work.
03/16 – WW – China slowly getting up and running, but supply issue to last for months.
03/13 – US – CRE transactions coming to halt.
03/03 – US – How Coronavirus can shake the thriving U.S. Housing Sector.
03/01 – US – Coronavirus could be the end of China as a global manufacturing hub.
02/29 – US – Coronavirus fears could put a damper on the US housing market.
02/28 – WW – Project impacts growing as China coronavirus spreads. [paywall]
02/27 – US – How the Coronavirus could impact the US construction industry.
02/26 – WW – How the Coronavirus could wreak havoc on the global supply chain.