With 123 years in business, Taylor Johnson client James McHugh Construction Co. has weathered economic downturns before. However, a viral outbreak is a whole different type of business disruptor. When COVID-19 hit the U.S., McHugh leaders acted swiftly and decisively to keep workers safe and projects on track. We knew this was just the type of intel the editors at Construction Dive would appreciate for their series of conversations with AEC industry leaders about adjusting to today’s new normal, so we offered insights from McHugh President Michael Meagher. The resulting Q&A covers everything from the revised job site procedures McHugh took starting in mid-March to tips that construction firms can implement in times of economic contraction.

McHugh President Michael Meagher shares how he’s guiding one of the largest full-service commercial construction firms in the U.S. through the COVID-19 pandemic.