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- March 31, 2020
- On Engineering Influence Podcast, Economist Anirban Basu Talks About the Economy and COVID-19
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Anirban Basu, president and CEO of Sage Policy Group, came on the Engineering Influence podcast to give his outlook on the economy in light of the coronavirus.
- March 23, 2020
- OMB Memo Calls on Agencies to Ensure Contractor Safety
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The Office of Management and Budget has released a memorandum that identifies steps to help ensure contractor safety while maintaining continued contract performance in support of agency missions.
- March 23, 2020
- AECOM’s Wendy Lopez Interviewed for Inspirational Women in STEM Series.
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Wendy Lopez, who is AECOM’s Texas Executive, spearheading the strategy, growth and leadership of the company’s business in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, talks about her career in STEM.
- March 23, 2020
- USACE Director of Contracting Jill Stiglich: Contracting in Disasters: What Companies Can Do To Help
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Director of Contracting Jill Stiglich released a memo providing guidance for prospective USACE contractors.
- March 23, 2020
- Nation’s Power Grid Faces Potential Pandemic-Driven Demand Drop
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As more states require businesses to close and residents to stay home, the nation’s power grid suppliers face the potential of a dramatic demand drop.
- March 20, 2020
- DOD Memo: Defense Industrial Base Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce
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The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment signed a memo to apply the DHS guidance to states related to Critical Infrastructure, pointing to the fact that the Defense Industrial Base is considered critical infrastructure.
- March 20, 2020
- Pandemic Puts 1/3 of Wind Industry Jobs, $43B in Investments at Risk
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Almost a third of U.S. industry jobs and $43 billion in industry investments could be at risk from the pandemic, according to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).
- March 23, 2020
- ACEC to Offer Free Webinar: COVID-19 Legislation: What do Employers Need to Know?
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ACEC will offer a free webinar on Tuesday, March 24th at 3:30PM titled "COVID-19 Legislation: What Do Employers Need to Know?
- March 18, 2020
- Small Business Administration Offers Low-Interest Federal Disaster Loans to Mitigate Coronavirus Impact
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The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus. All states are expected to be eligible in the near future.
- March 17, 2020
- PennDOT Suspends Operations in Face of Coronavirus
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is suspending all operations, including construction, except critical and emergency work due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
AECOM was selected by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop “The Impact of Climate Change and Population Growth on the National Flood Insurance Program Through 2100,” a study addressing riverine and coastal flood response to climate change in order to reduce the risk of flood damage.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has selected HDR to assist it in developing and implementing its 3D Digital Delivery initiative. The effort will redefine how infrastructure projects are designed and delivered in the state.
HDR’s design expertise has been recruited to help tackle the affordable housing crisis in California. The Los Angeles County Development Authority selected Contour Crafting Corporation, in collaboration with HDR and the supportive services provider Volunteers of America, to design and build 3D printed modular homes in the county.
Indicators
Engineering Employment
1,540,300 (February)
1,530,000 (January)
Construction Spending
$1,369,200,000 (January)
$1,345,500,000 (December)
Dodge Momentum Index
148.7 (February)
151.4 (January)
Morrissey Goodale U.S. M&A Index
320 Deals--Up 5 percent year-over-year
AIA Billings Index
52.2 (January)
52.5 (December)
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