Construction Operations
COVID-19 continues to spread across the globe like wildfire even after 4 months. Health-wise, many livelihoods and well beings of individuals were negatively impacted.
The pandemic has also affected the standard operating procedures of many businesses and industries that made up the majority of people’s daily routines, especially in construction.
Whether they were employees working as foremen, laborers, contractors, or otherwise, these people have had to face the 5 major effects of COVID-19.
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The first is of course the health and safety of exposed workers.
To combat this, governments around the world have mandated community quarantines and social distancing laws.
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The second is the great delay in material distribution.
Since construction is an industry that heavily relies on suppliers, it is heavily affected by the rules and regulations that restrict physical material distribution.
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The third is the mental effect of COVID-19 in that it scares potential clients and workers from working in the first place, despite the chance to be paid by their services.
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The fourth is the lack of manpower due to the quarantines and travel bans.
Simply put, unfinished projects will remain unfinished and projects that have yet to begin will be pushed back a few months due to the world’s attempt at combating COVID-19 and preventing its spread among the people.
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The fifth is the increasing uncertainty shared by almost all individuals in the world.
Because of the worldwide pandemic, most people are stricken with fear and panic and no one can blame them for staying indoors and not seeking construction services.
Summary
Needless to say, these are dark and frightening times. Brands and companies in the construction industry can only hold on until COVID-19 is effectively dealt with. In the meantime, leaders in the industry ought to utilize what they currently have in order to contribute to the healing society.
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