{"id":767,"date":"2020-07-31T00:30:19","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T07:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/?p=767"},"modified":"2020-07-31T21:09:25","modified_gmt":"2020-08-01T04:09:25","slug":"10-things-to-do-if-your-contracting-businesss-project-shuts-down-for-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/10-things-to-do-if-your-contracting-businesss-project-shuts-down-for-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things to Do if Your Contracting Business\u2019s Project Shuts Down for COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1570830676.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-768 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1570830676.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1570830676.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1570830676-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1570830676-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/shutterstock_1570830676-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a>You know it could be coming, and it might even happen within the week. When whole states are shutting down construction projects to try to slow the spread of COVID-19, it may not take long before your contracting business is affected. There are times throughout your career that you will need to suspend work on an ongoing project due to weather problems or even a contract dispute. If you have to shut down, even for just a few days, here\u2019s a checklist of things you should confirm before you leave the site.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong> Organize Paperwork<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless your business operates exclusively electronically, there is probably a few pieces of paperwork that you will need to take with you. This might include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contracts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase orders or invoices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment rental information<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that you know where everything is. If you are required to leave some of it at the jobsite, double check that you have copies that you can access elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong> Update Status of Project<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have left the jobsite, it may be much more difficult to establish where you were at for specific aspects of the job. Take the time to assess the status of each task and document what has been completed before you go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong> Confirm Contact Information<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of the reason you need to shut down a project, you will probably need to be in regular contact with your employees, subcontractors, suppliers and clients. Make sure that you have the correct information for all involved parties, especially a way to reach them if they are not currently working in the office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong> Identify Items to Remove<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you suspect that it may be a while before you\u2019re able to come back to the jobsite, it\u2019s a good idea to remove at least some of the things that belong to your company. This might include laptops, materials and other equipment. Make a checklist of what you need to take with you so that you can confirm you\u2019ve got it before you go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong> Determine What Needs to Stay<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Likewise, there will be many things that you must leave at the jobsite. Be careful of taking anything with you that does not belong to you, to avoid getting into a dispute over the contract. If it\u2019s not yours and you are worried about leaving it at the site, make a note of this and contact the person responsible for it so they are aware of the shutdown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong> Arrange for Equipment Pickup<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re renting equipment or using resources of another business, they may need time to pick it up before the jobsite is closed. Be sure to give them as much notice as possible to collect the equipment or arrange for someone else to get it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong> Protect Against Weather<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you suspect weeks of waiting, you may need to protect the site against heavy rain or winds. Cover open piles or pits, and secure loose materials so that they do not topple over or blow around. Avoid placing anything against a security fence or in obvious view from the street.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong> Notify Employees and Subcontractors<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you wait for the site to reopen, everyone will need to stay away. Contact any of your employees or subcontractors working on the project to let them know. Confirm you have a viable way to update them once you have new information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong> Post Notifications<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just in case someone didn\u2019t get the message, create a sign that you can post somewhere alerting people to dangers on the jobsite. You may also need to post a notification that the site is currently closed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong> Secure the Jobsite<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last step is to secure the jobsite. You can do this by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Securing materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locking up equipment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving technological devices out of visibility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locking the fence or gate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turning on a surveillance system<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This decreases the likelihood that anyone will try to break in while you are out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waiting on a shutdown can be intimidating, but it doesn\u2019t have to ruin your project. Taking these 10 steps ensures a better result. 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