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As the impact of COVID-19 continues to disrupt the construction industry, Graham<\/a>, the privately-owned company, has furloughed a significant amount of its staff<\/h2>\n

Throughout this COVID-19 pandemic, Graham has taken practical steps and implemented the correct measures to ensure the welfare of employees, subcontractors and partners. As a result of the reduction in income, Graham must turn to furlough staff.<\/p>\n

In line with the government, public health and industry guidance, Graham have suspended operations across the majority of sites.<\/p>\n

Graham has taken measures which aims to protect the long-term sustainability of the business whilst mitigating the impact on staff. These include short-time working and placing a significant amount of its staff on furlough.<\/p>\n

A limited number of contracts remain operational<\/a>, such as those which are classified as of national significance, essential facilities management, or those within the healthcare sector.<\/p>\n

Reinforcing safe working procedures<\/h3>\n

A spokesperson for Graham, said: \u201cWe recognise that this is a particularly challenging time for the workers who continue to deliver these vital infrastructure schemes.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt goes without saying that we are doing everything in our power to enhance the safety of these teams and to mitigate the risk of infection.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll sites are adhering to social distancing regulations<\/a>, and daily briefings are being conducted to highlight, and reinforce safe working procedures.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are monitoring the situation on a daily basis and will implement any necessary changes based on the advice provided by the government, public health agencies and industry bodies.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe would like to express our thanks to our employees, and to all the key workers across the country, who are making such an enormous contribution in these uncertain times.\u201d<\/p>\n

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