In the midst of one of the strongest markets in memory, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the industry like a freight train, throwing firms into confusion.
During the prolonged period of uncertainty, design firms, construction managers and many general contractors were left scrambling for answers on how to manage and market through the crisis. But for subcontractors and specialty trade contractors, the problem was more acute—their workers and field supervisors were on jobsites and had to be directly protected while trying to continue to work.