SELECT, the trade body for electrical professionals in Scotland, has given a cautious welcome to the Chancellor’s measures, announced on Thursday 26 March 2020, to provide financial support to the self-employed – but insists more clarity is still needed. Alan Wilson, Managing Director of SELECT, said: “SELECT welcomes the measures that have been announced, which…
The Chair of The Scottish Building Contracts Committee (SBCC) has urged the construction sector to forget its differences and work together to overcome the potentially devastating impact of coronavirus. Lisa Cattanach says it’s vital for the industry to show a united front over looming contractual and supply chain issues – and insisted that all affected…
A short briefing has been prepared on behalf of the UK construction sector to brief companies and individuals on the ongoing repercussions of the Covid-19 coronavirus for our sector. The Briefing has been prepared in collaboration between the industry’s leading trade and representative bodies: Association for Consultancy & Engineering, Builders Merchant Federations, Build UK, Chartered…
The newly-established Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has today (March 27) taken immediate action to provide clarity for the sector in Scotland following advice from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Wednesday (March 25) that all building sites with the exception of any hospital work should close. The group, made up of respected construction industry bodies…
Global online manufacturing platform, 3D Hubs, launches fund to manufacture critical parts for COVID-19 initiatives. s the coronavirus continues to spread, medical facilities and hospitals are under an increasing amount of strain, often lacking critical medical equipment needed to effectively fight COVID-19. All over the world, initiatives have been launched to help with the rapid…
ParcelHero says the new Government lockdown doesn’t have to spell the end for SME businesses. It has issued a ten-step guide to making full use of the Government’s latest coronavirus SME aid schemes. The UK courier services expert ParcelHero says that, even following the tough new Government measures closing non-essential stores and imposing travel restrictions,…
Besides lives, businesses are often some of the largest casualties left in the trail of a global outbreak. That’s why it’s critical for businesses, whether large or small, to take lessons from past events and future-proof their operations for any manner of disaster. Today, Jordan Baker, CEO of Sanity Marketing who has worked with over…
A short briefing has been prepared on behalf of the UK construction sector to brief companies and individuals on the ongoing repercussions of the Covid-19 coronavirus for our sector. The Briefing has been prepared in collaboration between the industry’s leading trade and representative bodies: Association for Consultancy & Engineering, Builders Merchant Federations, Build UK, Chartered…
Site construction workers are worried they are being forced to break social distancing rules on sites. Workers have contacted the Construction Enquirer over their concerns and shared pictures on social media this morning of crowded sites. For the full story go to: www.constructionenquirer.com/2020/03/23/worried-construction-workers-share-pictures-of-crowded-sites
While the situation around COVID-19 continues to evolve, BSRIA is taking all necessary precautions to protect staff and clients by following advice from both GOV.UK and NHS guidance in the UK. We have implemented measures that allow our staff to work from home effectively and ensure the necessary protection for those who need to be…