Austin lifts temporary ban on commercial, residential construction

​​AUSTIN – The city has lifted a temporary construction ban after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a new directive deeming all construction to be essential services. 

New construction guidelines include additional measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, such as more hand-washing stations, no communal water coolers, and job site prescreening.

Get more COVID-19-related news on the Real Estate Center’s website:

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• Texas Existing Home Sales Hit Record High, Then COVID-19 Arrived​

​​​Source: REBusiness Online​