This 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 crisis for our sector. Coronavirus Job Retention scheme – update Industry advice on the UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention scheme was published last week. Now…
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Industry briefing | Covid 19 – 7 April 2020
This 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 crisis for our sector. Update Procurement Policy Note The Crown Commercial Service has prepared construction-specific guidance on its recently published Procurement Policy Note 2/20 Supplier…
Covid-19: ICE conducts events and professional reviews online
A comprehensive online training and digital knowledge programme will continue to be available to ICE members throughout the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown.
ICE to ballot on governance changes
A membership ballot on proposed changes to the ICE’s governance bylaws, will take place over the summer. The ICE Trustee Board last month agreed to a series of proposed changes to the Institution’s bylaws for members to vote on. The proposed changes reflect recommendations made to the ICE by the…
E-book looks at water challenges for engineers
The ICE and publisher St James House have published a new e-book exploring ways the engineering industry can meet the many challenges water presents in creating a sustainable future.
Viewpoint | Striking the sustainability balance
In her book Silent Spring published in 1962, Rachel Carlson voiced alarm about the harmful use of toxic pesticides and the urgency to protect the environment.
Viewpoint | South East Ports are key to growth
With 95% of the UK’s trade by volume transported by sea, the maritime sector is an important industry for the country. The economic contribution of the industry is spread across all UK regions, but the role played by ports in the South East is of particular importance. There are six…
Industry briefing | Covid-19 – 6 April 2020
This 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 crisis for our sector. Extended Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) The UK Government has extended the CBILS so that all viable small businesses affected…
Industry briefing | Covid-19 – 3 April
This 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. Updated Site Operating Procedures There has been significant feedback on the updated Site Operating Procedures - Version 2. Whilst this feedback…
Industry briefing | Covid-19 – 2 April 2020
This 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. Updated Site Operating Procedures The Government has confirmed that construction sites should continue to operate during the current Coronavirus pandemic. Alok…