Articles by Jenny Lescohier

Don Ahern among ARA’s latest Hall of Fame inductees
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Published on: 07 December 2020
Industry veterans honored for the significant impact they’ve made on equipment and event rentals
Dana expands electrification systems for MEWPs in China
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Published on: 24 November 2020
Drive systems for electric-driven mobile elevating work platforms introduced at Bauma China
Exclusive: JLG president looks at post-election future
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Published on: 13 November 2020
Despite significant destabilising forces, Frank Nerenhausen says there’s hope for 2021 
Former Skyjack president to lead Morbark
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Published on: 07 August 2020
Brad Boehler will succeed Dave Herr at the helm of US-based forestry and tree care manufacturer
Hilti unveils its first exoskeleton for construction
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Published on: 27 July 2020
In partnership with Ottobock, EXO-01 is slated for release globally later this year
ICUEE returns in 2021 as The Utility Expo
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Published on: 20 July 2020
The event will take place 28-30 September in the US at the Kentucky Exposition Center
Construction to contract 5.7% in Australia
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Published on: 08 May 2020
Despite ongoing activity, industry feels impact of Covid-19 and low oil prices 
US firms benefit from relief loans, but more help needed
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Published on: 24 April 2020
Industry officials say real help will come from infrastructure funding 
US clarifies construction eligibility for paycheck protection loans
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Published on: 08 April 2020
American firms that meet small business size standards are eligible 
Survey: Over 25% of US construction firms laying off workers
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Published on: 06 April 2020
Despite challenges, some are gaining work in the face of the coronavirus pandemic
US coronavirus relief package now covers self-employed contractors
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Published on: 03 April 2020
The recently enacted CARES Act provides unemployment benefits to independent contractors
US unemployment claims break records while construction slows
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Published on: 02 April 2020
Tighter shelter-in-place orders bring constuction to a halt in many areas, putting thousands out of work
North America’s top contractors aim to minimise exposure to coronavirus
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Published on: 01 April 2020
Firms are using everything from basic hygiene to collaboration technology to keep people safe
CCA: Canadian construction sites should remain open
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Published on: 01 April 2020
Canadian Construction Association says work should continue, provided set protocol is followed
Trump pushes for $2 trillion infrastructure package
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Published on: 01 April 2020
The latest US economic relief package could focus on construction of roads, bridges and airports
New federal guidance suggests US construction could continue
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Published on: 30 March 2020
Appeals from construction officials appear to be heeded as new guidelines more strongly support work on US sites
US VP Pence appeals to equipment manufacturers
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Published on: 27 March 2020
Associated Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) works with government to navigate effects of COVID-19 on industry
JLG’s Augmented Reality App aids project planning
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Published on: 25 March 2020
Allows users to place to-scale 3D equipment model in their work environment
US construction officials, unions rally to continue working
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Published on: 23 March 2020
Some states have already ruled construction can continue, despite shelter-in-place orders
Construction considered ‘essential’ in many US regions
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Published on: 20 March 2020
Despite increasingly strict coronavirus precautions, construction continues in many large American markets
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