Mates in Mind launches hub to manage mental health and COVID-19
Mates in Mind, the charitable programme to improve mental health in the workplace, has launched the community hub to manage mental wellbeing during COVID-19 uncertainty.
Forum to provide coronavirus clarity for construction sector in Scotland
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.
Timber frame specialists announce new appointment to support growth
Offsite timber frame specialists, Scotframe, has appointed Andy Lewis as its new business development manager in response to growing demand.
One Manchester and council to deliver low-carbon affordable homes
One Manchester and Manchester City Council will deliver 139 new affordable homes using Passivhaus techniques to lower the carbon footprint.
Construction Industry Council outlines ‘essential’ construction work
Chief executive of the Construction Industry Council, Graham Watts, has created a list of construction work that he believes is essential.
Redrow finally shuts sites due to supply chain issues
Housebuilder Redrow has revealed that it will close all of its sites and offices, as it says supply chain difficulties left them with no other choice.
Hemsec calls for industry to increase use of SIPs
Hemsec and partners Atom Consultants challenge the construction industry to increase the use of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), following its successful application in many projects.
Only emergency and critical construction work should continue, says FMB
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 suspends industry levy collection for three months
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.
Self-employed construction workers to get £80% of average monthly profit
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 stay open to ‘help save lives’, says BEIS
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.
Willmott Dixon reveals why it will remain open amid coronavirus crisis
The chief executive of Willmott Dixon, Rick Willmott has issued a statement highlighting the company's approach to the coronavirus crisis.
Should you ‘furlough’ your workers?
The government's new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will see HMRC pay costs of up to £2,500 per month for ‘furloughed workers’. Employment solicitor Paida Dube explains what furloughing is and what it means for your business.
Construction bodies respond to COVID-19 pandemic
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.
COVID-19: Struggling contractors urged to seek help from local frameworks
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 halt amid coronavirus guidance
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.
Plant hire companies stay open behind closed doors
Many plant hire firms are staying open during the COVID-19 outbreak to deliver their services to "keep the UK going", including Speedy, Lynch and A-Plant.
Construction workers armed with coronavirus vetting tech
Morson Group is preparing to arm its 3,000 remote workers with technology which identifies whether contractors are experiencing symptoms of coronavirus.
Government must protect self-employed amid COVID-19, says RTPI
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.
Keltbray appoints Darren James as new group chief executive officer
Keltbray has appointed Darren James as group chief executive officer from 1 April, as current CEO Brendan Kerr becomes the executive chairman.
UK building industry must ‘assist coronavirus war effort’, says expert
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.
CIOB calls on construction to donate personal protective equipment
The construction industry should donate their personal protective equipment to local healthcare communities, says the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
ADEPT calls for more support for highways key workers
ADEPT has clarified the position of their key highways workers during the current Covid-19 lockdown.
Hinkley Point C reduces workforce to 2,000
Hinkley Point C has announced that it will reduce the number of workers by more than half to around 2,000 in the next few days in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
More big names announce construction site closures
Following the UK lockdown announcement, more companies have closed their construction sites in the hope to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
TfL and Crossrail bring all construction work to a safe stop
In light of the ongoing battle with COVID-19, Transport for London (TfL) and Crossrail have joined the abundance of companies to close construction sites.