BNP Media’s Clear Seas Research arm in partnership with 43 of the business-to-business publishing giant’s brands, recently conducted a COVID-19 survey with readers across seven different disciplines, including mechanical systems, which includes Plumbing Group brands Supply House Times, Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer (pme). The survey was conducted the week of March 23 and provides a comprehensive snapshot into how the current pandemic is affecting business operations.
In terms of total industry concern, 69% of respondents say the economy is of concern, followed by achieving business goals over the next three months (68%), achieving business goals over the next six months (61%), friends and family becoming infected by COVID-19 (60%) and business stability for the next 12 months (60%). Supply chain interruptions was next at 54%.