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FMB urges chancellor to cover dividend payments in support packages
The Federation of Master Builders has called on the chancellor to provide greater support for those running small businesses who fall between the gap in schemes to support employees and the self-employed.
£70m boost for the sustainable development of Scotland
Crown Estate Scotland has published its three-year plan setting out how it will manage sea, land and coastline for the sustainable development of Scotland’s communities and businesses.
Climate change and the HVP industry
NSUSL examines the difficulties the HVP industry faces in adapting to new technology and climate change.
Battersea Power Station site closes until end of April
Construction work on the Battersea Power Station site will not restart until at least the end of April, following its temporary closure last week.
Acoustics, ventilation and overheating: The mechanics of delivery
Dr Anthony Chilton discusses the Association of Noise Consultants’ new Acoustics, Ventilation and Overheating Residential Design Guide.
HVAC must be allowed to help essential services deal with COVID-19
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems must be allowed to play their role in helping essential services deal with the COVID-19 outbreak, according to REFCOM.
COVID-19: Alok Sharma hails ‘critical contribution’ of UK construction
Alok Sharma, secretary of state for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), says those working in construction can ‘continue to do so’ as long as they adhere to Site Operating Procedures.
COVID-19: Kier cuts employee pay by up to 20%
Kier recently introduced a 24-hour pause across its sites to ensure it is in line with the ‘Site Operating Procedures’, as it also revealed it will cut employee salaries by between 7.5% and up to 20%.
How is COVID-19 impacting the construction industry?
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.
Unsafe cladding remediation remains a priority amid COVID-19
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.
Self-employment support needs to be done sooner, says RTPI
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Survey: 93% of engineering firms concerned about coronavirus impact
93% of engineering services businesses say they are ‘concerned or very concerned’ about the impact of coronavirus on their business over the next six months.
UKGBC publishes guidance on acoustics standards
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published guidance to help local authorities go above and beyond building regulations, in specifying higher acoustic standards in new build homes.
Tackling the housing and biodiversity net gain crisis
Housing developers have been handed the opportunity to play a fundamental role in improving the UK’s environment while addressing the country’s crippling housing shortage.
Fire safety: Building a safer future under pressure
Ian King, chief operating officer at Zeroignition, takes a look at how fire safety in the construction industry is being propelled to the top of the agenda.
Digital twin creates blueprint for future smart buildings
Bentley Systems and Schneider Electric have rolled out a digital twin of Microsoft’s new regional headquarters at Frasers Tower in Singapore.