In our fast-paced modern society, the construction business is still as lucrative as ever and it seems that not even the recent shutdowns could stop it.

However, despite not stopping it entirely, the pandemic did impact every aspect of construction & business.

The buyer’s perspective has changed and it’s only natural that the contractors, investors, architects, and engineers have started thinking about adapting to the market’s demands.

It’s not just about building a functional and aesthetically appealing living environment for everyone.

Nowadays, it’s also about making building sites and living environments sanitary which means making them somewhat distant and secluded.

Without further ado, let’s see what that entails.

Social Distancing And Design Trends In 2021

Yes, social distancing played its role in the buyers’ preferences even when it comes to households.

It seems that more and more people tend to buy property outside of the crowded city centers.

It’s not just the suburbs, but also the outskirts of inhabited areas.

Homeowners are more frequently inclined to opt for larger homes with more rooms.

That means that the designers these days are working hard to make households appear larger than they are by leaving as many open spaces and window views as possible.

Patios, front porches, and other kinds of outdoor spaces are built to allow seamless traffic between the residents.

As for the indoor facilities, there seems to be an increase in the demand for ceiling fans, energy windows, double sinks, multiple bathrooms, etc.

Are Construction Companies Still Building

The simplest and shortest answer is “yes.”

When it comes to households and touring other people’s homes, there’s been a growing concern among the buyers.

That may be the reason why the market has witnessed some increase in the demand for brand new apartments and houses.

On the other side construction of buildings that are oriented towards entrepreneurial and business purposes has dropped because many people work remotely these days.

That’s why the nonresidential contractors rushed in the homebuilding domain to re-orient towards high-end houses and buildings.

It seems that nobody’s looking to open up gyms and restaurants, as no one has a clue how much more the pandemics will last.

When it comes to health institutions, more and more hospitals and infirmaries are being built.

On the other hand, downtown investments of wider scopes have continued to develop in larger cities due to the irrevocable financial inertia.

Wrap up

After all, no matter how sensitive the construction business may be when it comes to economic fluctuations, it’s an essential industry that has to be the first in line to recover.

Building sites also hold a significant potential of generating employment.

That’s why recovery measures will have to be taken to support and speed up the further development of the construction business.

The new turns of the economy can shift the construction towards sustainability, ecology, and digitalization, but the grounds on which the construction business rests remain stable.