Contractors Embrace Hybrid Work
Jennifer Goodman, Construction Dive
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, companies across the country have pivoted to hybrid working models — part in-person and part remote — and according to new data, construction is adopting this trend, too.
Construction tech company OpenSpace surveyed its customers about their working models and found that prior to the pandemic, 52% of respondents said their field teams had never worked remotely but now, 92% say that they will allow occasional or frequent remote work. Despite COVID-19 challenges, many construction companies have thrived in hybrid setups, with 80% of survey respondents saying that they were just as productive or more productive when working remotely, compared to only 20% who saw productivity decline.