The “New Normal” in Construction: Is COVID Affecting Construction Material Availability?

COVID-19 has led to a lot of complications and difficulties in industries and economies throughout the entire world. As the pandemic continues to linger, and many places are still under lockdown, industries are being severely disrupted through the lack of materials and manpower. Unfortunately, for the construction industry in the United States, 2020, which should have been a year of continuing growth, has turned out to be a very difficult time, primarily because many construction materials are either imported, or produced in states like Colorado, where many restrictions were imposed on large suppliers and contractors.

Because a lot of construction materials are coming from China and other Asian countries, and some finished products like doors and windows are actually brought in from places in Central Europe, the many restrictions imposed this year have brought the construction industry to a near standstill, as it had blocked imported goods for quite some time.

Even though some materials are being shipped again these days, a lot of projects are still on hold, and the economy has been severely affected already. Fortunately, construction companies are working hard to bring in materials, hire new workers and continue overdue projects at an ever-increasing rate, and a lot of positive results are already beginning to show. Looking to companies like TSV Construction and Roofing who have knowledge and expertise can help with your construction projects.