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New guides assist engineering contractors working in close proximity

BESA and ECA have joined forces to develop two new guides to help contractors to manage coronavirus-related issues on site.

Keeping your drivers safe in the Covid-19 pandemic

Here are a few essential, preventative measures for you and your drivers to keep in mind if you are still on the frontlines. Even with social distancing, it’s vital to be diligent.

UK construction workers offered Covid-19 testing

Health secretary Matt Hancock has pledged to expand Covid-19 testing to construction workers.

Unite calls for Covid-19 testing to protect construction workers

Covid-19 testing should be made readily available to construction workers to help tackle the virus’s spread, urges construction union Unite.

Contractors more worried about safety than project penalties, says BESA

Contractors are more concerned about the safety of their workers than being sued over project delays during the COVID-19 crisis, says the BESA.

Construction sites must stagger opening times, urges Unite

As construction sites across London begin to open, Unite has urged sites to stagger their opening times to avoid congestion and the spread of coronavirus on bus and transport system.

Legionella warning issued for vacant buildings amid coronavirus

Building owners and managers must be vigilant over potentially fatal Legionella at buildings left vacant due to coronavirus, urges property and construction consultancy, Ingleton Wood.

Mates in Mind calls for donations to its COVID-19 relief fund

Mates in Mind has published a call for donations to its COVID-19 relief fund, this will allow Mates in Mind to continue to respond with its support programme.

Online wellbeing workshops to support construction workers

The Lighthouse Club charity and COINS have launched free online workshops to support construction workers, as the sector experiences a sharp rise in anxiety due to COVID-19.

COVID-19: Charity launches crisis appeal to support construction workers

The charity that supports construction workers and their families is launching a crisis appeal to ensure they can respond to the ever-increasing cry for help as a result of COVID-19.

Unite raises concerns on social distancing of highways workers

Unite the union has warned that highways workers who are keeping the UK’s roads open are being prevented from adhering to social distancing guidelines.

HSE warns against construction sites failing to implement social distancing

In a joint statement with the TUC and the CBI, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has said it could shut construction sites down that are failing to implement social distancing rules.

Don’t forget about mental health during lockdown, urges BESA

Employers should prepare for a surge in mental health problems due to the COVID-19 lockdown, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).

How to close your construction site safely

Working with the Construction Coronavirus Taskforce, the Construction Leadership Council has developed guidance to ensure the safe closure of construction sites.

Mates in Mind launches hub to manage mental health and COVID-19

Mates in Mind, the charitable programme to improve mental health in the workplace, has launched the community hub to manage mental wellbeing during COVID-19 uncertainty.

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.

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...

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.

Contractor found guilty after death of two railway wielders

Two railway wielders died in a road traffic accident as a result of their employer, Renown Consultants, failing to ensure that they were sufficiently rested.

MEWP accidents more likely to happen in public areas, report reveals

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) accidents are more likely to happen when working in public areas or alongside roads than on controlled work sites, according to a new report by the IPAF.

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