COVID-19 and Construction: The Latest from Hanley Wood| Pool & Spa News

A Hanley Wood resource providing up-to-date guidance for building professionals managing the COVID-19 crisis. [Updated 3/20/20]

Coronavirus Coverage From Hanley Wood

BUILDER

Builders' COVID-19 Dilemma: Construction Continuity Versus The Health Risks On Job Sites

by John McManus

Even in states that define all construction work as Essential Infrastructure and projects are allowed to proceed, workers are required to follow social distancing guidelines.

floordaily.net

NAHB Calls on DHS to Designate Home Building as "Essential Business"

A group of 90 industry organizations sign on to effort to get the acting head of DHS to act.

JLC Online

Social Distancing on the Job Site

by Matt Nelson

[Updated] Builders grappling with a COVID-19 response can benefit from Matt Nelson’s compassionate and considered building strategy.

JLC

Job Access in the Time of Coronavirus

by Ted Cushman

A new set of back stairs creates a secure job site.

BUILDER

COVID-19: 'An Economist's Worst Nightmare'

by Scott Sowers

In a recent webinar, Ali Wolf, chief economist for Meyers Research, says she is hoping for a steep but short recession.

BUILDER

Tennessee Builder Finds a Safe Way to Show Homes

Taps an app call NterNow to allow buyers to conduct self-guided, private tours of models.

JLC Online

Legal Questions Surrounding COVID-19 Every Builder Should Be Asking

Freeborn emerges as an important legal resource for builders in the age of COVID-19

Build Show Network

What Builders Need to Know About Dealing With the Coronavirus

Matt Risinger and his wife Christy - who is a physician - talk about the measures that his construction company has adopted to minimize risks associated with the coronavirus while trying to maintain their production schedule and avoid spreading COVID-19.

American Wood Council

How to Safely Shut Down a Construction Site

The coronavirus is forcing many construction companies to suspend operations on their job sites. To find out how to do it safely, check out this timely - and free - AWC webinar.

Best Practices

How Architects Can Maintain Business Continuity with a Remote Workforce

by Evelyn Lee

Evelyn Lee shares tools and best practices for design firms that are transitioning their operations in wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Remodeling

DOL Publishes Guidelines for Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus

by Vincent Salandro

In addition to the guidance, OSHA launched a COVID-19 webpage and the Wage and Hour Division published information on common issues faced when responding to COVID-19.