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Vinci Construction to deliver two more temporary hospitals
Vinci Construction is leading its supply chain working day and night to deliver temporary Rainbow Hospitals at Deeside Leisure Centre and Bangor University.
Online construction courses to kick-start careers during COVID-19
People in the West Midlands can now get the skills they need to start a new career in construction online for the first time.
Construction must ‘come together’ to address work suspension issues
The Housing Forum is calling for the construction community to come together to address challenges caused by the suspension of works.
Impact Capital completes Lesko Modular investment
Impact Capital Group has completed a multi-million-pound investment in offsite construction specialists, Lesko Modular Group.
Details unveiled for major residential scheme in Salford Quays
Cole Waterhouse has revealed further details of a major residential scheme in Salford Quays which will deliver 290 new apartments.
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.
AECOM launches virtual consultation tool amid coronavirus crisis
AECOM has launched a web-based consultation tool that allows clients to engage with stakeholders from their computer/mobile device, driving public engagement for projects during the coronavirus pandemic.
Construction supply chain must band together in face of coronavirus
Build UK has warned that the response from clients and contractors will be crucial for the survival of businesses of all sizes amid the coronavirus crisis,
Government action needed to protect construction industry, urges NFB
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) is calling on the government to better protect construction by including companies and housebuilders in the business rates relief exemption and extending planning permissions by a year.
MJ Gleeson furloughs 76% of its workforce
Urban regeneration specialist, MJ Gleeson has furloughed 76% of its workforce in a bid to lessen the financial impact of coronavirus.
How can construction tackle the overheating challenge?
Chris Stanley, housing manager at the Concrete Block Association (CBA), explores the need to improve resilience to overheating, from the building materials used to the way our structures are designed.
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.