ACCORDING TO THE ELECTRI INTERNATIONAL REPORT, "PANDEMICS AND CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTIVITY: QUANTIFYING THE IMPACT," the COVID-19 pandemic is estimated to have reduced productivity in the construction sector by some 20%, based on the additional time and effort associated with training, health screening, cleaning and disinfecting, PPE, social distancing, shift staggering, reduced crew sizes and new regulations. And that "new normal" can affect a contractor's profit margin. From product back orders and shipping holdups to price increases, labor shortages, project delays and more, the electrical contracting industry has navigated the unprecedented challenges of the past two years with steadfast resolve and a stoic determination to get the job done.
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