Government advises builders merchants to stay open
Builders merchants have been told they are a vital part of the construction supply chain and that they need to stay open during the coronavirus crisis.
A guide to the coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Nigel Morris, tax director at MHA MacIntyre Hudson explains how employers can access the Job Retention Scheme (JRS) to continue paying 80% of the salary for employees.
Morgan Sindall wins first phase of Southampton’s first all-through school
Morgan Sindall has been appointed to deliver planning and design on the first phase of a major project to build Southampton’s first all-through school, St Marks.
Building products manufacturers suspend production
Following the UK government’s measures to stay at home, building product manufacturers Michelmersh and Forterra have suspended all deliveries and production.
CITB to provide advanced construction apprenticeship grants
CITB is providing attendance apprenticeship grants for second and third-year apprentices in advance, this will help keep skills in the construction industry despite the coronavirus outbreak
BIM supports gas mains replacement work on Albert Court
Morrison Utility Services and Skanska UK joint venture, tRIIO, has utilised BIM to complete major gas mains replacement work on Grade II listed building, Albert Court.
New UK hand sanitiser plant to be built in 10 days
Manufacturing company, INEOS, has announced plans to build a new factory in the UK to produce one million hand sanitiser bottles a month.
London’s ExCel to become ‘field hospital’ for coronavirus patients
The ExCel London will be converted into a hospital to care for coronavirus patients, the secretary of state for health and social care, Matt Hancock has announced.
mac-group to convert landmark Equipoint building into homes
mac-group has won a £17m contract to convert a landmark 1960s 10-storey Equipoint building in Birmingham into more than 200 apartments.
BESA releases building management guidance amid coronavirus crisis
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has moved to support the construction industry by releasing detailed guidance on building management through the outbreak.
More construction sites close down
ISG, Bovis Homes and Barratt Developments are amongst the latest contractors to close down their construction sites to help ensure people are protected against Covid-19.
COVID-19: Site Operating Procedures guidance for construction sites
The Construction Leadership Council and Build UK have released the 'Site Operating Procedures' report, which outlines measures on construction sites of all sizes in...
Galliard takes major decision to shut down all London construction sites
London developer Galliard Homes has announced that it will close all of its construction sites across London with immediate effect – with the exception of important safety works.
Builders merchants close their doors amid COVID-19 crisis
Builders merchants Travis Perkins, Jewson and Buildbase are shutting their stores for at least 24 hours in a bid to help ease the COVID-19 crisis.
Engineering body voices coronavirus job retention scheme concerns
More flexibility is needed from the government’s new coronavirus job retention scheme, says engineering services trade body ECA.
Willmott Dixon wins £7m research and development for Uni of Lincoln
Willmott Dixon has been appointed to build the University of Lincoln’s £7m agri-food research and development (R&D) facility at Peppermint Park, South Lincolnshire Food Enterprise Zone (FEZ) in Holbeach.
BESA: Site managers must accept expired SKILLcards during COVID-19
Construction site managers must show leniency towards staff with expired SKILLcards, says the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), as operatives are unable to sit their tests.
Industry ‘must embrace digital careers’ during coronavirus pandemic
Built Environment Skills In Schools (BESS) has urged construction employers to utilise the digital revolution as much as possible for training during the coronavirus pandemic.
Construction sites remain open despite Coronavirus lockdown
Boris Johnson has ordered people to stay at home and banned gatherings of more than two people, while construction sites remain open despite social distancing measures.
Costain appoints Kershaw as MD of transportation division
Costain has appointed Sue Kershaw as managing director of its transportation division.
Network Rail join forces with Siemens and Atkins for in-cab signalling
Network Rail has joined forces with Siemens and Atkins in a major programme to introduce in-cab signalling on the southern section of the East Coast Main Line.
Survey reveals ‘lack of appetite’ to insure timber frame construction
Over 50% of insurers have a ‘lack of appetite’ to insure works using timber frame construction, according to a survey by the specialist risks team at Inspire Insurance.
Coronavirus update: Support for businesses
Businesses will be able to access government support from today (23 March) to keep operating in the face of the global economic emergency brought on by coronavirus.
Interserve wins facilities management contract with Landsec
Interserve has won a total facilities management (TFM) contract worth £18.5m per annum to deliver TFM services at seven of Landsec’s major retail centres across the UK.
Manufacturer of composite insulated panels appoints new sales manager
Manufacturers of composite insulated panels, Hemsec, has appointed Sarah Gazzola as its news sales manager, as the company targets further growth.
BAM enforces stricter measures to combat spread of coronavirus
BAM Construct UK is changing the way it works by restricting visitor access to sites and moving training online in a bid to combat the spread of coronavirus.