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The entire world came to a standstill with the unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak. With most things shut down, your plans to renovate your office or commercial build-outs probably were halted as well. Delay in construction projects doesn’t come cheap. The running overhead costs will add up, and at the same time, you won’t have a functional space to generate revenue. Moreover, as summer is coming to an end, construction projects become far more difficult during the winter.
Now that lockdown is lifted, you can resume your construction project. However, it’s important to take proper safety precautions the U.S. still has the most number of positive cases in the world.
- Wear Masks
Even if you’re going out in your neighborhood for a walk, wear a mask as your life depends on it, because in a way it does. Especially when you’re around the construction crew, make sure you wear a CDC-approved mask and any fancy tulle masks that don’t offer any protection. - Maintain 6-Foot Distance
Whether you want to speak to the contractor or just take a look at the progress, maintain a 6-foot distance. A person doesn’t have to be sick or showing symptoms to pass Coronavirus. The construction crew may be working on other projects at the same time. Avoiding getting in their close proximity is recommended. - Wash Your Hands
By now, you must be familiar with the need to wash your hands frequently. Particularly, after visiting the construction site, make sure you wash your hands before touching anything else. Also, carry hand sanitizer with you at all times. - Use a Separate Entrance
If possible, use a separate entrance for the construction crew to enter your property. Using a different entrance will also ensure you’re always maintaining at least a 6-foot distance. - Sanitize Surfaces
Door knobs and other surfaces can act as a carrier for Coronavirus. Make sure every door and shared surfaces are thoroughly sanitized every day. - Partition Off Construction Site
Are you renovating only a section of your commercial space? You can partition off that area with a PVC sheet. This additional layer of protection will ensure the rest of your space is safe for use. - Ask for Smaller Crew
The bigger the construction crew, the bigger is the chance of coming in contact with a carrier. Talk to your contractor about reducing the crew size. Working with a smaller crew may further push the completion date, but it’s better than catching a virus that doesn’t have a vaccine.
Also, if someone on the crew has tested positive, immediately stop the project and ask the rest of the team to quarantine. Ideally, general commercial contractors should have a back-up crew in place.
The Bottom Line
Understandably, you cannot postpone your renovation plans forever. But considering that there is an ongoing global pandemic, ensure your safety and of those around you by following preventive measures.