With new rules in place, construction is nearly grinding to a halt in Whatcom County

Given the new restrictions in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus, Whatcom’s construction industry is in a situation similar to what restaurants and bars have been dealing with the past two weeks.

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee recently clarified what was considered essential construction work in his “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” plan, indicating most projects need to stop until at least Wednesday, April 8.