With the government now a week into its 50-page roadmap out of lockdown, a new report suggests that UK construction firms were the least prepared for the rise of remote and flexible working pre-lockdown. The [read more…]
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has warned that there could be another surge in mental health problems across the construction and building engineering sectors as more sites and buildings re-open. It said Mental Health [read more…]
A staggering £320,031 has been raised so far by the construction industry to respond to the recent cry for help from the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. Just over five weeks ago and in response to [read more…]
The Specialist Engineering Contractors’ Group, which includes the Scaffolding Association as a member organisation, has submitted evidence to the House of Commons business select committee’s inquiry into the impact of Covid-19 on businesses and workers. [read more…]
GetOnSite, an online induction software specialist for the construction industry, has seen a 250% increase in orders since lockdown began due to Covid-19. Managing Director, Sarah Fenwick says: “This is the new norm,” as she [read more…]
As work resumes on many shut-down construction sites this week, an engineering expert is urging plant hire companies and site managers to check that their onsite machinery’s health and safety certifications are up-to-date and valid. [read more…]
The way the construction industry has responded to the Coronavirus crisis shows it is capable of making the changes it must to improve building safety and quality, according to Dame Judith Hackitt. The chair of [read more…]
Sub-contractors are entering the most challenging period of the Covid-19 outbreak according to Jim Davis, Managing Director for Construction Finance at Bibby Financial Services. With cash reserves all but used up, the resumption of major [read more…]
Building materials supplier CEMEX is now able to produce hand sanitiser that can help prevent the spread of Covid-19 at its National Technical Centre in Southam, Warwickshire. This means that CEMEX UK can ensure enough [read more…]
Leading engineering services sector bodies BESA and ECA have jointly developed two new guides to help contractors to manage Coronavirus-related issues on site. The new guides will be freely available to the wider industry during [read more…]
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