COVID-19
Projects Will Have to Be Designed Differently After COVID-19
It has been discussed at length how construction workers have to work differently today, thanks to COVID-19. But one lesser talked-about aspect is how the projects themselves will have to be different. As new spaces are built, architects will have to take into consideration the people within them and how to keep them safe. According […]
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Tips for Getting Back to Work During the Pandemic
States across the nation are lifting stay-at-home orders and allowing businesses to reopen and employees to return to work. While for many this has brought a sense of relief, for businesses and employers it brings a new set of challenges as uncertainty about the virus remains high. The construction industry is no exception. Return-to-Work Order […]
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Maintaining Growth in Construction Following COVID-19
According to a recent construction outlook report by JLL, 2018 was a steady year for growth in the construction industry at 5.1 percent, and 2019 maintained a similar pace. Many of us expected 2020 to be more of the same, until the entire industry, like most others, was clobbered by the effects of COVID-19. Construction has been mostly deemed essential, but many high-profile […]
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How to Mitigate Supply Chain Disruptions During COVID-19
Maintaining service in the face of the uncertainty created by COVID-19 has challenged many construction businesses over the past several months. Emerging supply chain disruptions have caused a renewed focus on potential increased costs and backlogs in deliveries that will impact the scope of work both in profitability and completion times. COVID-19 has begun to […]
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Four Things To Do If Your Project Is Delayed
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned many industries, including construction, upside down. Projects are delayed or put on hold while others have been outright cancelled due to government orders. But proactive contractors are using this time to establish efficiencies by organizing the contracts and processes they have in place to position themselves for success when the […]
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Maintaining Your Electrical Business During a Pandemic
The success of your electrical contracting business hinges on two significant factors: customer satisfaction and the happiness of your workers. Complicating matters, there’s already a global slowdown in income for small businesses. The World Health Organization notes that, based on numbers from the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic, global GDP was reduced by as much as […]
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Anticipating COVID-19 Claims? Here’s What to Ask Your Attorney
Construction projects are feeling the effects of public health measures to combat COVID-19. As a result of the chaos, the construction industry will likely see an uptick in litigation, arbitration and insurance claims. Taking action early could help businesses deal with these eventual disputes more efficiently and increase chances for a positive outcome. To understand […]
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Staying Vigilant is Key to Keeping Work Sites Healthy
As builders work during the COVID-19 pandemic, many are doing their best to play it safe and keep themselves healthy. But it helps to have another pair of eyes look at your operations to ensure that opportunities to prevent the virus fare not being missed. Nurses in Tampa, Fla., are now providing that additional perspective. […]
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How Builders Can Adapt to the ‘New Normal’
More than ever before, eliminating uncertainty and establishing a unified culture within a job site is paramount. Reduced staffing on job sites, halted projects and mandatory work-from-home orders for the corporate headquarters have seriously affected the construction industry, drastically impacting operations over the last few weeks. Eventually, it will be safe to begin transitioning to […]
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The Big Questions: How to Cope With Project Delays and Unknowns During COVID-19 — Part Two
Last week, we presented the first half of Luke J. Farley Sr. and Dixie T. Wells’ article on construction in the age of COVID-19. Here is the second half, where the authors answer questions about recovering costs, if projects can be cancelled due to the outbreak, and how builders should deal with the virus on […]
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