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Full article with thanks to https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/health-and-safety/test-construction-workers-for-covid-19-says-union-28-04-2020/ The Unite union has called for coronavirus testing to be rolled out to construction workers to help stop the spread of the disease. Last week the government announced that essential workers and members of their households could be tested for the virus if they were showing symptoms. Among those on the list of eligible … Read More

Whole article with thanks to https://www.building.co.uk/focus/coronavirus-update-for-construction-22-april/5105654.article Build UK’s update the industry amid the covid-19 outbreak  Build UK continues to work on behalf of its members and the wider industry in response to coronavirus and we are currently focussed on the following: Opening up the supply chain by demonstrating the demand for materials Liaising with the Local Government Association to facilitate the … Read More

Whole article with thanks to https://www.cscs.uk.com/applying-for-cards/qualifications/funding-for-training/   We are aware the cost of training to obtain a qualification can be an issue for many people seeking to enter the industry, or already employed and wishing to upskill. The cost of training is determined by the numerous training companies delivering training and will vary depending on who is delivering the training … Read More

Whole article with thanks to https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2020/03/30/coronavirus-update-for-construction-monday-30/ Covid-19 Update – 30 March 2020 Introduction This short briefing has been prepared on behalf of the UK construction sector to brief companies and individuals on the ongoing repercussions of the Covid-19 coronavirus for our sector. Covid-19 Webinars ACE has announced a new online webinar series to help its members and the wider industry … Read More

Whole article with thanks https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/mar/25/uk-construction-firms-split-over-coronavirus-shutdown Bellway and Barratt among developers to close sites but Berkeley and others stay open. Many of Britain’s biggest housebuilders and construction firms, including Persimmon, Barratt and Bellway, have shut their building sites in response to the coronavirus outbreak, while others including the London luxury home builder Berkeley Group have angered workers by refusing to halt work. … Read More

Whole article with thanks to https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52022417 People can go to work if they cannot do their work at home, the health secretary has said, amid confusion over the new coronavirus restrictions. It comes after calls for clarity, including from construction workers, about Monday’s wider shutdown measures. Matt Hancock also said Tube services should be running “in full”, after being asked … Read More

Whole article with thanks to https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/health-and-safety/covid-19-construction-briefing-20-march-20-03-2020/ The following briefing has been produced in collaboration between the Association for Consultancy & Engineering, Build UK, Chartered Institute of Building, CITB, Civil Engineering Contractors Association, Construction Products Association, Federation of Master Builders, and Institution of Civil Engineers, as part of a series of daily briefings designed to share consistent guidance and advice with … Read More

Whole article with thanks from https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2020/03/17/construction-braces-itself-for-widespread-site-closures/ Contractors are urgently calling on Government to issue clear contingency plans on project delays as the threat of site closures looms in the battle against Coronavirus. The industry’s two big trade bodies, the Civil Engineering Contractors Association and Build UK, warn that the Government’s present aim to keep construction projects open will likely change … Read More

Whole article with thanks to https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/agenda/opinion/the-legal-impact-of-the-coronavirus-crisis-16-03-2020/ As cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) increase throughout Europe and the UK, the adverse impacts on the construction industry are becoming a reality. Industry clients and contractors need to consider both employment guidance and the impact delays may have on project completions. Employment issues While it is important to discourage unauthorised absences, an employer’s primary … Read More

Whole article with thanks https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/guides-reviews/offsite-construction-2020/72394/ Offsite construction is not new but the need to deliver tighter build programme, higher levels of cost control and increased quality, while at the same time the industry faces a skills shortage, means its profile in the UK has arguably never been higher Indeed, offsite manufacturing is at the heart of the government’s Construction 2025 … Read More