Tom O’Brien, director, O’Brien Contractors, reflects on the construction commitments made in last week’s Autumn Budget and why these need to go further.
Jamie Johnson, CEO of FJP Investment, looks at the impact of coronavirus on the construction industry, the sector’s immediate response and the longer-term view.
Making buildings safe, particularly the remediation of high-rise buildings with unsafe cladding, remains a priority for the government, as it provides an update for those within the construction industry.
The BESA is urging contractors to review their contracts so supply chains can work together to manage inevitable delays to projects during the coronavirus crisis.
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) joins calls for only essential construction work designed to help save lives should continue at this time.
The RTPI has urged the government to bring forward the help for self-employed workers as the scheme will not be up and running until the beginning of June.
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) forum has today (March 27) taken immediate action to provide clarity for the sector in Scotland following advice from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon that all building sites should close.
Only emergency construction work should be allowed to continue order to protect the health and of construction workers, argues the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
CITB will suspend its levy collection payment due in 2020 for an initial period of three months, to provide financial relief for those in the construction industry.
UK’s self-employed construction workers will get a grant of 80% of their average monthly trading profit over the last three years up to £2,500, the chancellor has announced.
Building services are providing a crucial service by ensuring buildings continue to operate during the ongoing pandemic and support essential operations such as the NHS and food suppliers, says the BEIS.
In response to the spread of COVID-19 and in accordance with the guidance produced by the government and Public Health England, BSRIA and CIOB have released their statements to help combat the virus.
Building contractors, specialist subcontractors and manufacturers throughout the UK are being advised to talk to their regional framework partners as quickly as possible if they are struggling to deliver any public sector works.
Construction work on Edinburgh’s Trams to Newhaven scheme will come to a halt this week to protect workers and residents during the coronavirus crisis.
The chief executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has called on the government to expedite plans to support self-employed workers in the UK.
The UK construction industry must assist the UK government and public in the coronavirus ‘war effort’ says Mike Leonard, visiting professor in manufacturing and construction at Birmingham City University.
The construction industry should donate their personal protective equipment to local healthcare communities, says the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
