Infrastructure projects have learnt a lot from lockdown

By Amandeep Bahra 2020-09-10T05:00:00

Progress on infrastructure projects has been hit, but the industry is now prepared if another surge of the pandemic is on the way

In this post-lockdown phase the focus will remain on infrastructure to kick-start the recovery of the economy and the construction industry.

Infrastructure was less affected by the coronavirus pandemic than other construction sectors, as it benefits from public and regulated sector clients that were keen to continue with work, as well as large-scale projects where it is easier to enact social distancing measures. Consequently, infrastructure activity bounced back quickly in May and in June, leaving output only 3.7% below the February level – the only sector to have recovered to anywhere near its pre-coronavirus levels.

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