Residential construction is now allowed to continue in Washington state, but must adhere by several guidelines, including social distancing. | Pixabay
Residential construction is now allowed to continue in Washington state, but must adhere by several guidelines, including social distancing. | Pixabay
Some residential construction in Washington will be allowed to restart after Gov. Jay Inslee announced he would be loosening restrictions.
The governor’s announcement was good news for the sector at a standstill since he implemented a statewide stay-at-home order on March 23, according to Washington Policy Center. A worksite can reopen again as long as it has an appointed COVID-19 site supervisor, personal protective equipment in stock and social distancing is practiced.
But the new rules don't apply to new construction projects, only existing ones.
According to Washington Policy Center, the partial lifting of restrictions is a good first step in safely restarting the Washington economy. It also sets a good example that other business sectors can refer to when reopening.
The timing of the residential construction sector’s comeback goes hand in hand with a projected rebound for the housing market, according to Washington Policy Center.
KING5 reported that pending home sales in Seattle have increased by around 10% week over week.
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