AIA task force launches tool for assessing COVID-19 alternative care sites
Tool is intended to assist non-healthcare design professionals with identifying alternative sites suitable for patient care. Washington - As communities across the country race to expand available hospital bed space in response to COVID-19, an American Institute of Architects (AIA) task force is providing a new tool for public officials to quickly identify buildings suitable to be adapted for patient care. The COVID-19 Alternative Care Sites Assessment Tool provides a checklist highligh...
USDOT to provide $25B for transportation system response to COVID-19
U. S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said the U. S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration will allocate a total of $25 billion in federal funding to help the public transportation system respond to COVID-19. The funding, provided through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, would provide grants to recipients of urbanized area and rural area formula funds to be used for capital, operating and other expenses the recipients may need them f...
Rosendin Builds Temporary Healthcare Facilities For COVID-19 Patients
Electrical contracting company reveals challenges of transitioning old buildings San Jose, CA – Rosendin, the largest employee-owned electrical contracting firm in the U.S., is proud to announce it is aiding the coronavirus crisis response efforts to help communities care for sick patients. The company recently completed renovations to transition two mid-century buildings into temporary healthcare facilities in California and expects to be called into action for similar projects in the comin...
USDOT Announces $25 Billion to Help Nation's Public Transportation Systems Respond to COVID-19
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a total of $25 billion in federal funding allocations to help the nation’s public transportation systems respond to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Funding is provided through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed by President Donald J. Trump on March 27, 2020. "This historic $25 billion in grant funding will ensure our nation’s public transportat...
ARTBA, Construction Industry Allies Develop COVID-19 Guidance Materials
WASHINGTON)— The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and its partners in the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) have developed a suite of guidance materials to assist contractors in safely performing essential construction activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The materials, which are available in English and Spanish, include a "toolbox" training talk, a checklist for safe work practices and a template to help build a prevention, preparedness and response...
Taskade: Real-Time Collaboration Platform Launches Free Pro During COVID-19
San Francisco, CA — Taskade, a Y-Combinator backed startup, launches a real-time organization and collaboration platform for distributed teams. This week, it announced it will be offering a 6-month free upgrade to its Pro version to support businesses and individuals adopting remote work amidst the COVID-19 situation. Taskade is a real-time workspace for remote teams to manage tasks, write notes, and video chat together, on the same page. In the past few weeks, the world has witnessed an u...
Expectations for infrastructure investment plummet globally, as COVID-19 outbreak shakes confidence
According to a new survey taken before and after the pandemic, a lack of infrastructure investment driving pessimism around a post-virus economic recovery WASHINGTON, DC — Despite the fact that social infrastructure and water projects - clean water, wastewater operations - are identified as top priorities from private and public sector entities from around the world, a new CG/LA Infrastructure survey shows that global industry leaders are not hopeful about an increase in infrastructure spend...
Plexscape’s response to COVID-19 pandemic: Free Plex.Earth licences for remote working
In response to COVID-19 pandemic, Plexscape, developers of Plex.Earth®, one of the most popular AutoCAD tools for the acceleration of architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) projects, is doubling its customers’ licenses at no extra cost, for the next 3 months. This initiative aims to help thousands of Plex.Earth users in more than 120 countries worldwide to have a smooth transition to the new remote-work conditions by installing the software on their home computers or laptops, free of...
CARES Act Impacts Engineering and Construction Sector
The CARES Act does not provide direct relief for additional costs and delays to individual projects. COVID-19 precautions continue to impact construction by delaying material shipments and reducing labor availability, as well as governmental orders to halt many construction projects. Some ongoing or planned construction projects are at risk of being suspended or terminated because of reduced demand in various sectors, such as hospitality or oil and gas, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Man...
State Governments in the U.S. Using Vexcel Imagery to Aid in COVID-19 Response
United States : The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has now reached all 50 states in the U.S. In accordance with Federal Government and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mandate social distancing is being put in place throughout the nation. As announced on March 17, 2020, state and federal government agencies have been given no-cost or obligation access to high-resolution aerial imagery and related geospatial information captured by Vexcel Imaging to support their responses to the...
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