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.
Interserve wins £25m Saddleworth School contract in Oldham
Interserve Construction has been named preferred bidder by the Department for Education to design and build the new Saddleworth School in Oldham worth £25m.
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.