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7 April 2020
Iraq resorts to force majeure creating concerns for contractors amid Covid-19 pandemic
The Iraqi Government has announced that the Covid-19 pandemic constitutes a force majeure for all projects and contracts. The unexpected announcement was communicated by the Crisis Committee and not through...
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7 April 2020
Construction works in Germany continue as Covid-19 outbreak worsens
With over 85,000 cases and 1,100 deaths reported thus far, Germany has been one of the worst hit countries in the world by the Covid-19 virus outbreak.
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3 April 2020
Weaker outlook, but business as normal in Swedish construction industry despite Covid-19
As the coronavirus epidemic worsens in Sweden, the Swedish government has refrained from implementing strict lockdown measures.
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2 April 2020
UAE construction sector gets financial boost amid Covid-19 pandemic
In further steps to support the economy as it deals with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the UAE cabinet stepped up with additional measures for the construction sector, notably...
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2 April 2020
Uncertain future for construction industry in UK and Ireland amid Covid-19
With several construction firms announcing site closures, project delays and profit warnings amid the Covid-19 outbreak, the outlook for the industry looks increasingly bleak across the UK and Ireland. As...
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1 April 2020
Leisure and hospitality buildings sector to slump in South-East Asia amid Covid-19 disruption
The tourism industry is the backbone of economies across South-East Asia. Travel restrictions imposed by many governments have huge ramifications for all businesses in the industry, leading to an expected...
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1 April 2020
Investment picking up in healthcare infrastructure amid Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic is expected to severely affect construction activity across the world. This reflects the immediate impact due to the extreme quarantine measures including lockdowns of entire countries, as...
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30 March 2020
Mixed moves by construction firms in the UK amid Covid-19 outbreak
As the Covid-19 outbreak worsens across the UK, with the government imposing strict quarantine measures, several construction firms have announced they will take precautionary measures and close sites. Others, however,...
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26 March 2020
Construction work restarts in China as Covid-19 spread slows
As the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus slows in China, major construction projects have been resumed across the country. Drastic containment measures have been in place in China since mid-January...
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25 March 2020
Construction industry disruption intensifies amid Covid-19 outbreak
As major markets enter lockdowns, the construction industry across the world is at risk of grinding to a halt. A GlobalData survey of key industry leaders reveals the impact to...