It's safe to say the possibility of a pandemic was not on the construction industry's metaphorical radar when it hit; but what we have learned in recent months will both help press forward in dealing with COVID-19 and better prepare us for the next public health emergency. Many construction businesses have partially re-opened since the governmental shutdowns caused by the initial wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The current situation, however, has brought with it some restrictions and related challenges that have required innovative approaches to remain efficient and maintain already low profit margins. As newly confirmed coronavirus cases begin to rise across the country again and predictions of a second pending wave become closer to reality, it's a good time to assess the effectiveness of current operational plans and plan for the next showdown.