In an article for New York Real Estate Journal, CEO of Suffolk Construction, John Fish talks about how the company is using tech innovation to get back to work safely.
After almost two months since governor Cuomo announced a construction moratorium, job sites across New York State are beginning to reopen, leading industry leaders to navigate how to manage the health of workers while adhering to new federal and state safety requirements.
New York has already provided new construction guidelines for employers and employees to return back to work that takes into account physical distancing, hygienic practices and protective equipment. And while the guidelines set forth by the state provide a foundation for how to resume construction, industry leaders must also have their own comprehensive and smart approach that includes the use of new technology to keep thousands of workers safe in a post-COVID-19 environment.