Construction & Real Estate

GUIDANCE ON PREPARING WORKPLACES FOR COVID-19

CONSTRUCTION

Many construction companies are deemed “essential” and have been allowed to remain open. Construction work often involves working in close proximity, confined spaces, and vehicles. We have reviewed, vetted, and organized governmental policies, recommendations, and best practices, for broad use in public spaces and as well as workspace-specific information.

Facility-Specific Guidelines

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Worksite preparation and safety:

      • Provide workers access to PPE
      • Follow general social distancing guidelines
      • Avoid sharing tools or equipment
      • Disinfect tools, equipment, surfaces, frequently touched items
      • Develop protocol for required travel or social interaction
          • Maintenance services in occupied homes, offices, buildings, and other establishments

The Lt. Governor’s Texans Back to Work Task Force recommends state and local governments streamline the processing of backlogged requests, and if possible, prioritize the issuance of building permits as part of the construction industry’s “get back to work” plan.

DRC Member Expertise & Examples

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Facility-Specific Resources

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GENERAL FUTURE-OF-WORK RESOURCES

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REAL ESTATE

Residential and commercial real estate are very forward-facing industries with high client interaction. To aid real estate companies and agents alike, we have reviewed, vetted, and organized governmental policies, recommendations, and best practices, for broad use in public spaces and as well as workspace-specific information.

Facility-Specific Guidelines

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Worksite preparation and safety:

      • Provide workers access to PPE
      • Consider screening agents
      • Develop protocol for building and property readiness
      • Follow general social distancing guidelines and
          • Close or limit use of common areas
          • Provide clear guidance and communication for commercial buildings
          • Post signage for directional flow and spacing
          • Reduce entry points
      • Client interaction
          • Offer minimal contacts or contactless options
          • Provide virtual open houses or house tours
          • Limit open houses or house tours to less than 10 people

DRC MEMBER EXPERTISE & EXAMPLES

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Facility-SPECIFIC RESOURCES

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GENERAL FUTURE-OF-WORK RESOURCES

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These recommendations do not supersede current and future government policies or executive orders.

Businesses are welcome to use these guidelines as general best practices. However, each business assumes responsibility and liability for its own workplace policies and procedures.