The coronavirus has had an unprecedented impact on California’s communities and economy, and the need for safe and reliable infrastructure has never been greater.
The California Alliance for Jobs (CAJ) has created this resource center to keep the construction industry updated with the latest and most relevant COVID-19 news. Please bookmark this page as it’ll be updated regularly. (Last updated: 04/27/20)
STATE INDUSTRY RESOURCES
- Associated General Contractors (AGC) of California: COVID-19 News
- California Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Resource Center
- Caltrans Construction Operations during COVID-19:
- 04/01/20 directive
- 03/26/20 extended lane closures
- 03/24/20 directive
- Laborers’ Health & Safety Fund of North America: COVID-19 Resource Center and Coronavirus & Its Impact on Our Mental Health
- Northern California Carpenters Regional Council: COVID-19 Resources
- Operating Engineers Local 3: COVID-19 Updates & Resources
- State Building and Construction Trades Council of California: COVID-19 Guidelines
- State of California: COVID-19 Response (Info/Resources by County)
- United Contractors (UCON): COVID-19 Resources
NATIONAL INDUSTRY RESOURCES
- American Association of State Highway and Transportation (AASHTO): COVID-19 Resources
- American Road and Transportation Association (ARTBA): COVID-19 Resources & Webinars
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE): COVID-19 Resources
- AGC: COVID-19 Resources
- Small Business Association (SBA): COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
- U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT): Coronavirus Resources
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
- Engineering News-Record (ENR): Latest updates on the coronavirus (updated daily)
- Brookings Institute: COVID-19 is a chance to invest in our essential infrastructure workforce (04/07/20)
- Governor Gavin Newsom discusses the safety of construction workers (04/03/20)
- CNN: Pelosi says infrastructure may have to wait past fourth coronavirus bill (04/03/20)
- Archinect: California allows state’s construction sites to remain operational (04/02/20)
- Baltimore Sun: Editorial: U.S. needed $2T infrastructure investment before COVID-19. Now, it really needs it (04/01/20)
- Wall Street Journal: Construction Companies Lobby to Keep Working as Coronavirus Spreads (03/27/20)
And all Californians can safely help their community during these difficult times – visit California Volunteers to learn more.
Have ideas or additional resources for this page? Email Jennifer Galenti (jgalenti@rebuildca.org) for consideration.