At the start of 2020, the construction industry’s outlook had never been brighter. The early momentum of the United States economy boosted the confidence of construction industry leaders. According to the Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Confidence Index released mid-March, 72% of contractors expected to expand their staffing levels over the next six months, while more than 68% expected their sales levels to increase. Unfortunately, these expectations have largely plummeted because of the coronavirus outbreak.
