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Note: Because the COVID-19 health crisis is dynamic and new guidance is frequently issued, please also consult your state and local jurisdiction for the latest developments and guidance before starting work.
Please email stateaffairs@abc.org with updated information not reflected in this sheet.
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JurisdictionConstruction StatusType of Work Covered Under Stay at Home Orders
Stay-at-Home or Shelter-in-Place Status
Construction Reopening Guidance (if applicable)
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AlabamaOpenConstruction broadly allowed to continueApril 30
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AlaskaOpenConstruction allowed to continue April 24
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ArizonaOpenConstruction broadly allowed to continueMay 15
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Austin (and Travis County), TXOpen
Initial city stay at home order prohibited most types of construction, but Gov. Abbot's declaration that construction is essential overrides the city's order
May 8
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Bay Area Counties, CALimited
Types of construction permitted were tightened in March 31 executive order issued by Bay Area counties
May 4
Refer to each Bay Area County for further compliance guidance
Refer to section 13 V for specific types of construction permitted to continue
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Bexar County, TexasOpenConstruction broadly allowed to continueApril 30 (following statewide order)
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Boston, MA
Prohibited, scheduled to resume May 18 under limited scope
Open-air construction allowed to resume May 25Effective until further noticeMay 5 Construction Update
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CaliforniaOpen, limited16 Critical Infrastructure Sectors Phased reopening began May 8
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ColoradoOpenAppears to allow all construction to continue April 27
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ConnecticutOpenAppears to allow all construction to continue Phased repening began May 20
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Dallas CountyOpen
16 critical infrastructure sectors as identified by the National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) including public works construction, residential and commercial construction, a
April 30
Rules for the Construction Industry
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District of Columbia OpenAppears to allow most construction to continueJune 8
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DelawareOpenConstruction designated "essential" May 15
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DenverOpen
Construction deemed essential infrastructure, including housing construction
May 8
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FloridaOpen, limitedFollowing CISA 2.0 guidancePhased reopening May 1
Local governments may go further than the state order and numerous jurisdictions, particularly in South Florida, have gone beyond the statewide order.
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Georgia Open, limitedFollowing CISA 2.0 guidance Phased reopening April 24
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Harris County (Houston)OpenEssential critical infrastrure April 30
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HawaiiOpenConstruction broadly allowed to continuePhased reopening May 7
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IdahoOpen
Idaho adopted CISA guidance outlined in the March 19 memo
Phased reopening May 1
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IllinoisOpen, limited
"Critical trades" and "essential infrastructure" may continue to operate. Refer to executive order 2020-10 for further guidance.
Modified stay home order extended through May
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IndianaOpenCritical infrastructure and critical trades may continue.
Expired May 4 with the exception of three counties
General Guidelines for All Businesses
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Kansas Open
Construction deemed essential, refer to Kansas Essential Functions Framework for full guidance
Order expired May 3
Local governments may extend further restrictions
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Kansas City, MOOpen, limited
Includes, but is not limited to, public works construction, construction of housing, airport operations, water, sewer, gas, electrical, oil refining, railroad and rail systems, roads and highways, public transportation, solid waste collection and removal, internet, and telecommunications systems (including the provision of essential infrastructure for computing services, business infrastructure, communications, and web based services)
May 15
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KentuckyOpenConstruction broadly allowed to continuePhased reopening May 11
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Los Angeles CountyOpen, limited
Public works construction and construction considered necessary to the operations, maintenance and manufacturing of essential infrastructure,
May 15
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LouisianaOpen
Essential infrastructure and "critical trades" may continue to operate
Phased reopening May 15
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MaineOpen
Release from governor's office says that construction is excluded
Phased reopening May 11
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MarylandOpen
Commercial and residential construction may continue; refers to CISA guidance
Phased reopening May 15
Best Practices for Businesses to Reopen: Construction and Development
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MassachusettsOpen as of May 18
Appears that some construction may continue but refer to list of essential and nonessential businesses
Phased reopening May 18
COVID-19 guidelines and procedures for construction
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MichiganOpen as of May 716 Critical Infrastructure SectorsPhased reopening May 7
Return to work guidelines for construction
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MinnesotaOpenCritical infrastructure and critical trades may continue. May 18Construction Industry Guidelines
Critical Worker Definitions
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MississippiOpen
Construction and construction related services may continue
Shelter in Place expired; Safer at Home order implemented through May 11
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MissouriOpenFollowing CISA 2.0 guidance "Show Me Strong" order effective May 4
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MontanaOpen, limited
Essential infrastructure construction and "critical trades" may continue to operate
Order expired April 26
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NevadaOpenAppears to allow all construction to continue May 15
Guidance Document for Construction
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New HampshireOpenAppears to broadly permit construction to continueMay 31
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New JerseyOpen as of May 18 Non-essential construction prohibited
Effective until modified or revoked by the Governor
Requirements for Construction
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New MexicoOpen
Infrastructure, commercial and residential construction may continue
May 15
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New OrleansOpen
Statewide order allows critical infrastructure construction
May 16
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New York State
Reopening based on region
All non-essential construction forced to shut down. Essential construction includes, roads, bridges, health care facilities, affordable housing, and homeless shelters
5/15/2020,based on region in state Construction Master Guidance
Construction reopening will be implemented in phases and based on region
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North Carolina Open, limited
CISA related construction and construction including but not limited to construction in response to the public health emergency, hospital construction, long term care facilities, public works construction, school construction, and essential commercial and housing construction
Stay at home order extended through May 8
In areas where there is a local stay at home order the more restrictive order applies
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OhioOpen, limited
Most construction may continue including, but not limited to, construction required in response to this public health emergency, hospital construction, construction of long-term care facilities, public works construction, school construction, essential business construction, and housing construction); building management and maintenance; airport operations; operation and maintenance of utilities, including water, sewer, and gas; electrical (including power generation, distribution, and production of raw materials)
Modified order effective until May 29
Mandatory Procedures and Best Practices for Construction
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OregonOpen
Order does not specifically mention construction but all businesses where telework is not possible must comply with social distancing measures
Stay at home order in effected until rescinded by governor
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PennsylvaniaOpen as of May 1
Emergency repairs are permitted. Gov. Wolf has also granted an exemption for healthcare facilities construction.
Phased reopening on county-by-county basis
Guidance for Businesses in the Construction Industry
Construction FAQ's
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Rhode IslandOpenConstruction broadly allowed to continueMay 8
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South CarolinaOpenFollowing CISA 2.0 guidance Work or Home Order lifted May 4
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St. Louis and St. Louis County, MOOpenConstruction exempt from stay at home order May 15
City and County issued similar orders
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TennesseeOpen, limited
Essential infrastructure and "critical trades" may continue to operate
State unveiled "Tennessee Pledge" which is a phased in approach for different sectors of the state's economy to reopen
Construction Worksite Guidelines
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TexasOpenFollowing CISA guidanceStay at Home expired April 30
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TulsaOpen
Tulsa defers to the State of Oklahoma's designation of essential businesses.
April 30
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UtahOpen
No statewide stay at home order but localities have implemented their own orders
N/APhased Guidelines
Consruction guidelines can be found on page 13
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VermontOpen, with restrictions
Construction necessary to support the COVID-19 response and maintain critical infrastructure;
May 15Construction Restart Guidance
Different guidelines released for outdoor and indoor construction
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Virginia Open
Statement from Governor's office says construction will not be shut down
June 10
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Washington
Beginning May 4, some construction may resume. Refer to guidance in column E
Construction related to essential activities as described in the order; To further a public purpose related to a public entity or governmental function or facility,including but not limited to publicly financed low-income housing, To prevent spoliation and avoid damage or unsafe conditions, and address emergency repairs at both non-essential businesses and residential structures.
May 31
Phase 1 Authorized Construction Projects
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West VirginiaOpenConstruction designated essential
On April 30th the state began a six-week reopening plan
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WisconsinOpen
Construction operations on private and public projects are exempt from previous orders related to bans on mass gatherings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 24
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