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SELECT unveils financial support package for its members 

SELECT has informed its 1,246 members that they will be eligible to receive a 30% discount on their 2020 subscription fees to ease the challenges during the coronavirus pandemic.

ONS construction output drops dramatically

Construction output dropped by 5.9% in the month-on-month all work series in March 2020, as the impact of Covid-19 takes hold of the construction industry.

Bouygues UK wins Ebury Bridge Estate renewal

Bouygues UK has won a contract to design and build the first phase of the new Ebury Bridge Estate in Pimlico for Westminster City Council.

Housebuilders allowed flexible working hours

Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has published new guidance which allows housebuilders to agree more flexible construction site working hours with their local council.

New images reveal £1bn regeneration of Purfleet-on-Thames

Purfleet Centre Regeneration Limited (PCRL) has released new images of how the £1bn regeneration of Purfleet-on-Thames will transform the town centre and riverfront.

Connectors and fasteners for CLT construction

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors, fasteners and building solutions, has launched a comprehensive offering of regulated and quality tested connectors and fasteners.

Construction sector one of lowest in UK to reap R&D benefits

New statistics from HMRC have revealed that construction companies claimed £90m in research and development (R&D) tax credit relief, but were still one of the lowest sectors in the UK reaping benefits.

Stainless steel road bridge lifted into place in Cumbria

The UK’s ‘first’ stainless steel road bridge, crossing the River Eamont at Pooley Bridge in Cumbria, has been lifted into place.

Government releases ‘Covid-19 secure’ guidelines for construction

The government has published ‘Covid-19 secure’ guidelines for construction businesses to operate safely as businesses get back up and running.

BRE launches version 6 of BREEAM In-Use

BRE has launched version 6 of BREEAM In-Use with added emphasis on resilience to climate change, social value and circular economy principles.

Hackitt praises construction industry response to Covid-19 crisis

The construction industry has demonstrated it is “capable of massive change at pace” and is able to dump old practices quickly “without compromising safety or quality” amid Covid-19, says Dame Judith Hackitt.

Kier completes first phase of Bay Field Hospital

The initial phases of Bay Field Hospital have been handed over to Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB), which will see 420 beds now available to support the NHS in its response to Covid-19.

Cheltenham seeks partner for £400m Golden Valley development

Cheltenham Borough Council has launched the search for a development partner to deliver a £400m world-class Golden Valley development in Cheltenham.

Scottish government supports SME housebuilders through pandemic

Housebuilders will be able to apply for short-term loans of up to £1m from the Scottish Government to support them through the coronavirus outbreak.

Tender launched for £500m Professional Services Framework

Procure Partnerships has launched a tender for its £500m Professional Services Framework which will run for four years.

Weston Homes reopens construction sites across London

Weston Homes has confirmed that as of today (11 May) it will reopen all of its construction sites across London and the home counties.

Boris ‘actively encourages’ construction sites to resume

In last night’s (10 May) announcement to the nation, prime minister Boris Johnson encouraged construction workers to return to sites as he revealed plans to alleviate lockdown.

Government supports guidance to avoid construction disputes

The government has supported guidance for all companies involved in the construction supply chain on how to minimise potential disputes during Covid-19.

Building firms ask tradespeople to cut rates by up to 30%

Demand for labour on construction sites across the UK decreased by 70% in April, as building firms ask tradespeople to cut their rates by 10-30%, according to Hudson Contract.

Work to start on Leeds Park Row transformation

John Sisk & Son is to begin construction work on the transformation of Park Row in Leeds city centre from 11 May.

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