Covid-19

Technology-driven prevention at the factory gate and office door is the best cure to keeping COVID-19 at bay and kick-starting the economy believes ECO managing director Eddie Black. Today’s problem? How do we get the country back to work, while keeping people safe, and maintaining public trus

UK construction clients need to maintain close visibility throughout all levels of the supply chain as the industry focuses on getting back to work, according to Turner & Townsend.

As the UK prepares to reopen for business, the vast majority of project professionals fear future disruption to their projects as a result of coronavirus, the Association for Project Management (APM) can reveal.

Scotland’s electrical industry trade body SELECT has joined with other vital certification scheme providers to work with the Scottish Government to identify and address issues during the COVID-19 lockdown and develop a strategy for the future. The move comes after the Scottish Government&rsquo

The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) has welcomed the news that the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) is backing the new conflict avoidance pledge. Under the pledge, which was agreed last week, clients and contractors will commit to implementing conflict avoidance measures in

Chris McGhee is framework manager for Kier Regional Building Scotland and was part of the team who helped convert the Scottish Events Campus (SEC) in Glasgow into NHS Louisa Jordan. Here, Chris shares his experience on the project and how the construction industry united at a time when the country n

A new infographic aims to provide greater clarity over essential work and help the public understand exactly what construction projects key workers can carry out. The infographic was developed by the Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) after key workers reported being harassed and v

The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is hosting a series of free online lunchtime mental health training workshops to support this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 18-24) and its theme of ‘kindness’. From mindfulness and meditation, to resilience and controlling str

Greater flexibility and a rural focus in the planning system is required if rural communities are to thrive in the future as the lasting impact of the coronavirus pandemic takes it toll, according to Scottish Land & Estates (SLE).

The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV) and Construction Scotland have joined calls for the Scottish construction sector to step up and ensure payments are made on time to safeguard cashflow and ensure business and job survival. As trade and professional bodies continue to

The UK’s largest housebuilder will begin a phased return to work on its construction sites this month however there are no plans yet to restart in Scotland.

Building materials supplier Breedon is planning to reopen some of its sites during the coming weeks in areas of customer demand.

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 the current emergency. They provide sector-relevant guidance for engine

FMB Scotland has added its voice to the growing list of industry calls for an easing of the lockdown restrictions in Scotland

The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) has presented the Scottish Government with a paper of comprehensive recommendations to ease the cashflow crisis as the group continues fighting to save Scotland’s construction sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper, whi