Contractors, of course, are used to risk. From labor shortages and escalating tariffs to the upcoming presidential election, the industry entered 2020 facing many unknowns, and experts say the fallout from the COVID-19 virus is one more factor poised to affect construction firms. While there have only been a few reports of the virus directly impacting the U.S. construction workforce, Lesser said it could just be a matter of time before it becomes a bigger problem. Emergency protocols within affected communities, such as a state-mandated containment area in New Rochelle, New York, could trigger a variety of challenges. If public transportation shuts down or schools close, many employees may find it difficult or impossible to show up for work.
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