Construction Business in Pennsylvania Slowing Down as a Consequence of the Coronavirus

Even though many counties and states in the US still consider construction to be essential, Pennsylvania had all its construction sites closed already on March 20^th as a measure of prevention during the active pandemics of COVID-19. The order to close all construction sites was later modified. However, most construction projects in central Pennsylvania have been placed on a halt.

Construction Projects in Pennsylvania Delayed or Closed Indefinitely by Majority

Pennsylvania is the only state in the US that have closed all construction sites, including private and all active public construction projects. The order to close all construction sites was modified soon after it was brought forward. With this modification, construction work such as emergency repairs and construction work on health-related facilities are allowed. All other construction projects have been delayed, canceled or stopped with operations indefinitely. Consequently, there is a great number of construction workers left without a job.

Layoffs in Pennsylvania: Construction Business is Suffering from the Effects of COVID-19

As almost all construction projects were stopped, delayed or canceled in Pennsylvania, construction companies had to start with laying off some of their workers. Over 230,000 people in Pennsylvania work on construction sites, which is how the impact of these measures is affecting a great number of people. Construction firms are already starting to note losses in income as the future construction projects are being canceled as well. These financial problems have made some of the firms to lay off several workers to cut the losses. The construction industry is puzzled for now in Pennsylvania, uneasy on what the future has installed. In the meantime, even construction companies that are still operating in other states, are having issues with delays in the supply chain. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, these construction firms are also struggling with a shortage of workforce and essential construction materials.  

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