The construction landscape is changing daily as COVID-19 restrictions ebb and flow across different areas of the United States. This interactive map tracks restrictions on construction and development activity by state. Data is sourced from publicly available information issued by authorities in the individual jurisdictions. Use the map below to stay abreast of the changes impacting construction and real estate development within each state.
The map is color-coded to indicate statewide orders for stopped work (red), restrictions in major markets (yellow), and no restrictions (green). By clicking on any state on the map, additional information about the statewide order is provided including links to the source documentation. Any information about major markets with orders that deviate from the statewide order is also detailed.
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While we are actively working to provide the most up-to-date information, this tool is not a replacement for checking eligibility to continue work with local authorities. Updates and corrections can be submitted to info@rabbet.com.
CISA Critical Infrastructure Guidance
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cyber & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce. The document outlines 16 industries as critical infrastructure and the specific activities necessary to support these industries. CISA only mentions workers related to construction for two of these industries:
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- Public Works. Workers who support the operation, inspection, and maintenance of essential public works facilities and operations, including bridges, water and sewer main breaks, fleet maintenance personnel, construction of critical or strategic infrastructure, traffic signal maintenance, emergency location services for buried utilities, maintenance of digital systems infrastructure supporting public works operations, and other emergent issues.
- Communications and Information Technology. Engineers, technicians and associated personnel responsible for infrastructure construction and restoration, including contractors for construction and engineering of fiber optic cables.
Several governors reference the CISA guidance as the baseline guidance for their executive orders. However, many take the additional step of specifically naming construction as “essential business.”
Additional Resources
WHITE PAPER Breaking Construction: Preparing for the Impacts of COVID-19 on Real Estate Development
WEBINAR Sign up for a Q&A on the impacts of COVID-19 with Rabbet CEO, Will Mitchell, on March 31 at 12 PM CDT
COMMUNITY Join the CRE Development Slack workspace for the latest discussion on COVID-19
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