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Construction firms hit by insurance cuts amid Covid-19 pandemic

At least five commercial insurers have removed cover for construction firms from their policies due to Covid-19, says Mactavish.

Unite calls for stricter site operating procedures to protect workers

The UK’s construction union, Unite, has warned that the latest construction site guidance is ‘unsafe’ and ‘places construction workers at unnecessary risk’.

Construction restarts on affordable housing scheme in Kidderminster

Construction work is set to restart on the former Victoria Carpets Sports Ground in Kidderminster after work was halted due to Covid-19.

Structural warranty provider supports clients during Covid-19

Structural warranty provider, AHCI explains how they have adapted their practices to support construction clients during the Covid-19.

Experts back calls for licensing to end ‘cowboy builders’

Experts within the UK construction industry have urged the government to take action against cowboy builders by consulting an industry-wide licensing/certification scheme.

Kier wins phase one of Gloucester Quayside regeneration

Construction giant, Kier has been awarded phase one of Gloucestershire County Council’s Quayside regeneration masterplan.

Coping during COVID-19: A checklist for construction projects

Michael Riordan, UK managing director of construction consultancy Linesight, offers some important steps to take to protect sites, projects and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

Construction work continues on four sites in Hull

Construction work has continued on four sites across Hull – Paragon Interchange, Ferensway, Prospect Street and the Maritime Museum – as workers maintain two-metre rules.

Green light for £500m snow centre in Ipswich

Plans to build a £500m snow centre, SnOasis, in Great Blakenham, near Ipswich have been approved by Mid Suffolk Council.

Kier wins place on £300m connected contractor framework

Kier has been appointed to Lot 2 of the connected contractor framework to deliver new build accommodation for rent.

Gleeds to deliver 1,000 new hospital beds across North Wales

Gleeds has been appointed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) to manage the delivery of more than 1,000 new hospital beds for patients battling coronavirus across Wales.

IWJS wins asset investigation contract with Southern Water

Wastewater service provider, IWJS, has secured a four-year contract to support the delivery of asset investigation activity as part of Southern Water’s AMP7.

Keeping your building envelope safe during COVID-19

Breathable Membranes can keep your building envelope safe whilst you keep safe in these challenging times, says A Proctor Group.

Military planning used during COVID-19 should inspire construction reform

The military-style planning used to deliver emergency NHS projects during COVID-19 should inspire reform within the construction industry, says the BESA.

Build-to-rent boom drives new housing supply across the UK

There are now 157,152 build-to-rent homes under construction or in planning across the UK, according to research published by the British Property Federation (BPF).

Construction work accelerated on UK’s first vaccine centre

Construction work at the UK’s first vaccine development and manufacturing centre at Harwell in Oxfordshire has started ahead of schedule.

Amey secures £100m three-year Yorkshire Water contract extension

Public services provider, Amey, has secured a £100m three-year contract extension to provide reactive and proactive maintenance work across Yorkshire Water’s sewer network.

COVID-19 and construction contracts

With the Covid-19 crisis bringing many building projects to a standstill, Alex Rayner, head of construction and engineering at award-winning law firm Sintons, examines the potential contractual options that exist if work has to stop for a period of time.

Building for biodiversity

Ben Kite, managing director of Ecological Planning & Research, looks at how to correctly apply metrics to achieve meaningful net gain.

Bouygues starts to reopen UK construction sites

Bouygues UK has revealed it will begin ‘progressively’ reopening its UK construction sites following a three-week shutdown.

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