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COVID-19 resurgence across the U.S., construction contractors brace for a new wave of shutdowns
As COVID-19 cases surge across the country, construction contractors are preparing for a potential new round of work stoppage orders. Industry executives and economists warn that winter construction may face more uncertainty.
Preparing for Potential Pandemic Shutdowns: Seven Strategies for the Construction Industry
With a surge in COVID-19 cases in the United States, the construction industry faces a new round of shutdown risks. Contractors and experts recommend seven preparatory measures, including accelerating current work, improving documentation, winterizing sites, keeping workers engaged, securing owner support, utilizing downtime to optimize projects, and preparing for the resumption boom.
COVID-19 Prevention Outcomes in the Construction Industry May Be Less Optimistic Than Expected
The effectiveness of COVID-19 prevention and control in the U.S. construction industry during the pandemic has been called into question. Although the industry generally believes that on-site epidemic prevention measures are effective, multiple studies and local public health data show that the construction industry ranks among the top in the number of outbreaks in several states, with workers facing significantly higher hospitalization risks than other industries. The lack of a national data tracking system makes it difficult to assess the true infection situation in the industry.
Potential Changes in US-Mexico Border Wall Construction: If the Project Is Halted, Can Contractors' 'Blacklist' Risk Be Resolved?
As the US election approaches, if Biden wins and fulfills his promise to stop border wall construction, will contractors who participated in the federal project still face obstacles in state and local public works bidding due to political stances? This article combines city bans, industry organization protests, and legal expert perspectives to analyze the legal boundaries of 'blacklist' policies and practical paths for contractors to repair their reputations.
Border Wall 'Breakup' Moment: What Will Contractors Face if Biden Takes the White House?
If Joe Biden is elected president and fulfills his promise to 'not build another foot of wall,' contractors and subcontractors on the U.S.-Mexico border wall will face a complex situation of contract termination. Based on legal expert analysis, this article interprets the compensation process under 'termination for convenience' clauses, subcontractor risks, and uncertainties about where funds will go.
Eliminating Racism in Construction: Industry-Wide Collaborative Action Is Imperative
In 2020, nearly 20 racist incidents occurred on North American construction sites, with deep-rooted systemic discrimination in the industry. This article gathers insights from multiple industry insiders, proposing solutions ranging from acknowledging the problem to on-site accountability, establishing reporting mechanisms, and training interventions, emphasizing the need for collective efforts across the entire industry.
Deep-rooted racial discrimination in the construction industry: despite progress, bias persists
Although the construction industry has made some progress in diversity, systemic racial discrimination still permeates financing, apprenticeships, workplace networks, and compensation. This article, through the personal experiences of multiple practitioners, reveals the stubborn bias that remains beneath superficial progress.
