The government’s current official line is that construction sites can keep working if operatives are able to stick to social distancing rules. Health Secretary Matt Hancock gave the latest update during yesterday’s government briefing on the coronavirus crisis. For the full story, visit: www.constructionenquirer.com/2020/03/25/keep-two-metres-apart-and-you-can-carry-on-building
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, Build UK, Chartered Institute of Building,…
Electronics is a big industry, which is why this field is a lucrative one for those entrepreneurs with good ideas. The popularity and rise of electronics also means that you will meet a lot of competition; however, that doesn’t mean that your electronic product doesn’t have a chance on the market, as long as you…
Selco Builders Warehouse has announced its branch network will close for the next three weeks due to the Covid-19 situation. Chief executive Howard Luft cited the welfare of customers, colleagues and suppliers as paramount after reaching the decision to suspend trading at the company’s 68 branches until mid-April. In the wake of the Prime Minister’s…
With suicide rates among construction workers at 3.7 times the national average*, a Yorkshire electrical engineering firm has made a commitment to protecting the mental wellbeing of its employees. Smith Brothers Contracting Ltd is now an official Supporter of Mates in Mind (MinM) – a leading UK charity that enables organisations to improve their workforces’…
GS Yuasa Battery Sales UK Ltd remain open for business following the latest measures taken with regards to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. As the world’s leading battery manufacturer, GS Yuasa provides critical parts for vehicles that are required for essential commuting and the distribution of goods, including for cars, light commercial vehicles and heavy goods…
Businesses in Scotland which have been left reeling by the unprecedented scale of the Coronavirus closures have been thrown a welcome lifeline by one of Scotland’s biggest family-run property and storage companies. As the crisis continues to unfold, East End of Glasgow-based Spectrum Properties is announcing that it is offering free storage in its two…
A group of respected construction industry bodies, who between them represent the majority of contractor business in Scotland, has suggested a number of simple actions which the Scottish Government could introduce immediately to help with cashflow and protect jobs against the “crippling” background of coronavirus. SELECT, the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbers’ Federation (SNIPEF), the…
In light of recent news with the development of COVID-19 NAPIT have made the decision for the safety of members, visitors and staff to postpone some of the NAPIT EXPO Roadshow events. The following dates will therefore be postponed, and we will be in touch with alternative dates for these areas very soon. Postponed Events:…
COVID-19 is taking the world by storm. With talks of UK lockdown being just days away, it is a very unsettling time for everyone. If you were to tell me last year that in the first few months of 2020 there would be roaring Australian bushfires, climate emergencies, US trade tariff wars and a deadly…