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Industry briefing | Covid-19 – 8 April 2020

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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…

Industry briefing | Covid 19 – 7 April 2020

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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…

ICE to ballot on governance changes

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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…

Viewpoint | South East Ports are key to growth

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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

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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

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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

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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…