Amidst the Coronavirus pandemics and even though many construction sites have been closed in the US, construction work in Miami is still very much up and running. The closing of the Miami-Dade permit center wasn’t the beginning of a general halt of construction work in the area as many construction projects are continuing with operations. In the meantime, construction firms are establishing monitoring procedures to assure that prevention measures taken to stop the spreading of COVID-19 are taken regularly.
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Construction Business in Miami Continues Despite the COVID-19 Crisis
Many construction firms are continuing with regular work amidst the Coronavirus pandemics. However, these firms are making sure that construction workers are respecting all precautionary measures to prevent the spreading of the virus and keep construction sites safe to work. Construction crews are adjusting their work of scope to respect the social distancing measures, while monitoring is keeping these measures respected and complied with.
Construction Inspection in Miami-Dade County Halted Until April 7th
Inspection in Miami-Dade County working on safety code and compliance of construction job sites in this area has halted all their operations until April 7th. During that time, contractors and developers will need to hire engineers by themselves. These engineers for hire will need to take on the role of construction site inspectors. Without an inspector to oversee the level of compliance, construction sites will be closed as a safety measure.
Associated Builders and Contractors on Construction Projects Moving Forward
The president and chief executive officer of Associated Builders and Contractors, Peter Dyga, defended the construction businesses moving forward with their projects, Dyga stated that it is very important not to shut the entire industry down, refereeing to construction. In case all construction projects would be closed and all construction firms seized operations, it would be more difficult to respond to urgent projects in the industry – such as building hospitals for example. It is very important to allow operations in the sector of construction – even with restrictive measures and increased inspection.
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