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24th July 2020
As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to impact lives and businesses globally, in this timeline we are looking specifically at issues that are impacting the UK construction industry. All our team continue to work to ensure that we can bring you regular updates and insight at this turbulent time.
24th July 2020Glenigan Update | Our latest video roundup of how the Coronavirus outbreak is impacting the UK construction market.<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>
10th July 2020Glenigan Update | Our latest video roundup of how the Coronavirus outbreak is impacting the UK construction market.<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>
26th June 2020Glenigan Update | Our weekly video roundup of how the Coronavirus outbreak is impacting the UK construction market.<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>
19th June 2020Glenigan Update | Our weekly video roundup of how the Coronavirus outbreak is impacting the UK construction market.<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>
12th June 2020Glenigan Update | Our weekly video roundup of how the Coronavirus outbreak is impacting the UK construction market.<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>
11th June 2020News | Contractors in Scotland can restart work on sites from tomorrow. | Construction News
5th June 2020Glenigan Update | Our weekly video roundup of how the Coronavirus outbreak is impacting the UK construction market.<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>
29th May 2020Glenigan Update | Our weekly video roundup of how the Coronavirus outbreak is impacting the UK construction market.<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>
22nd May 2020Glenigan Update | Our weekly video roundup of how the Coronavirus outbreak is impacting the UK construction market.
20th May 2020News | The Construction Leadership Council has updated its Site Operating Procedures guide to working safely as projects restart. | Construction Enquirer
15th May 2020Glenigan Update | This week’s update was included in our ‘Construction & COVID-19: How will the industry bounce back?’ webinar, where our panel offered their expert opinion and took questions from businesses who are trying to understand the impact that the pandemic is having on their markets. The good news is that our analysis highlights the continuing trend of contractors reopening their previously suspended sites, as they successfully implement social distancing measures.
13th May 2020Press | House building sites allowed to work longer hours to keep building sites open later to stagger workers arrival times. | Construction Enquirer
12th May 2020News | The Government publishes “Covid-19 secure” site guidelines; Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) Construction and other outdoor work. Guidance for people who work in or run outdoor working environments. | Government
7th May 2020Glenigan Update | Our weekly video roundup of how the Coronavirus outbreak is impacting the UK construction market
1st May 2020Glenigan Update | Our weekly video roundup of how the Coronavirus outbreak is impacting the UK construction market
30th April 2020Press | Screens for canteens and stairwells to aid virus prevention | Construction NewsPress | Interserve trials site social distancing alarm system | Construction Enquirer
29th April 2020Press | Coronavirus testing extended to construction workers | Construction Enquirer
28th April 2020Press | Virtual planning committee approves Croydon regen scheme | Building
24th April 2020Glenigan Update | Our weekly video roundup of how the Coronavirus outbreak is impacting the UK construction market
21st April 2020Press | Michelmersh returns to full brick production | Construction EnquirerPress | Mace reopens more sites | BuildingPress | Big steelwork firms say most sites now operational | Construction Enquirer
17th April 2020Press | Bouygues reopens UK sites | Construction Enquirer
17th April 2020Glenigan Update | Our weekly video roundup of how the Coronavirus outbreak is impacting the UK construction market
17th April 2020Press | Bathroom pod giant Walker Modular sees demand return | Construction Enquirer
15th April 2020Glenigan Update | The Government has given formal approval for HS2 to commence the construction phase. See Glenigan ID 07309143 for more info.
15th April 2020Press | Fresh site rules where 2m distancing cannot be obeyed | Construction Enquirer
14th April 2020Glenigan Update | We’re very happy to have been given the opportunity to help inform the Government as it seeks to understand the impact of Coronavirus on the UK construction market.We are providing the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) daily updates and our Economics team are supporting the assessment of the impact on the construction industry.Our Research and Economics teams are fully-functioning, despite the current lockdown measures, to ensure that we're able to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date data and analysis to the government, our customers, and the wider market.
9th April 2020Glenigan Update | Our weekly update of how the Coronavirus outbreak is impacting the UK construction market
7th April 2020Press | Mace begins to reopen sites with vastly reduced workforce | Building
6th April 2020Press | Scottish sites ordered to close unless on essential list | Construction Enquirer
3rd April 2020Glenigan Update | Our weekly video roundup of how the Coronavirus outbreak is impacting the UK construction market
31st March 2020News | The Government writes letter to the construction industry with thanks and confirmation regarding working from home and travelling to work: "The Government has advised that wherever possible, people should work at home. However, we know that for many people working in construction their job requires them to travel to their place of work, and they can continue to do so. This is consistent with the Chief Medical Officer’s advice." | Government
30th March 2020Press | Kier, Bam and Wates restart work on sites | Building
30th March 2020Glenigan Update | Work has been suspended on 1,924 sites, involving £89billion of construction work
27th March 2020Glenigan Update | Work has been suspended on 1,803 sites, involving £87billion of construction work, as housebuilders and major contractors pause their operations in the wake of the government’s lockdown measures. The private housing sector has seen the biggest impact, with almost a third of projects currently on site now suspended. This makes up 60% of all suspended UK construction sites.
27th March 2020Glenigan Update | Our weekly video roundup of how the Coronavirus outbreak is impacting the UK construction market
26th March 2020Glenigan Update | Starting to identify temporary hospitals and hand sanitiser factory projects
25th March 2020Glenigan Update | The latest edition of Glenigan's Construction Review is now available to download. This month's edition features our COVID-19 initial impact assessment on the construction industry, as well as the usual sector-by-sector analysis, economic outlook and contractor/client league tables.
25th March 2020Press | Government try to give clarity on guidelines for construction sites to remain open | Construction Enquirer
24th March 2020News | Growing list of contractors, material manufacturers and suppliers are closing sites and stores
24th March 2020Glenigan Update | Major construction companies including Multiplex, Taylor Wimpey and ISG announce site closures following the government's lockdown announcement yesterday. We are verifying exactly which sites are being closed now, and detailed information will be available for Glenigan customers as soon as we have confirmation. Search keyword 'Coronavirus' to see all affected projects.
24th March 2020Press | Redrow homes has reported a sharp drop in customers visiting its sites over the last week and is has slowed development activity on its active sites | House Builder
23rd March 2020News | Housing minister, Robert Jenrick, offers some advice for the construction industry via his Twitter account
23rd March 2020News | PM orders Coronavirus lockdown
23rd March 2020Glenigan Update | Our research teams have confirmed that the sites of Morgan Sindall, Kier, Willmott Dixon and Balfour Beatty are currently open and operational
23rd March 2020Press | Building sites should close, says Sturgeon | Construction News
23rd March 2020Press | Crisis prompts overhaul of procurement methods to speed up contract awards | Building
22nd March 2020Press | Public sector clients ordered to help struggling contractors | Construction Enquirer
20th March 2020Glenigan Update | Our weekly video roundup of how the Coronavirus outbreak is impacting the UK construction market
20th March 2020Glenigan Update | Our research has identified a small, but rising number of projects that have been put on hold as a direct result of the Corona virus – at last count 34* projects. These typically appear to be projects that clash with the efforts to contain the virus, such as an extension to a care home where the health of vulnerable residents is a priority. *correct at time of posting
20th March 2020Glenigan Update | As yet we have has seen no fall off in the number of planning applications being submitted to local authorities for approval. This may change over the coming weeks as more clients and architects are working at home or self-isolating.
20th March 2020Glenigan Update | The government predicts that at the pandemic’s peak up to a fifth of the UK workforce will be in self-isolation. This has clear implications for the operation of work on-site and the timely delivery of projects.
20th March 2020Glenigan Update | The vast majority of construction products are manufactured in the UK, and only an estimated 26% of materials are imported. However, a high proportion of some materials, such as timber and M&E components are imported, which could lead to disruption on some projects.
20th March 2020News | Schools close for the majority of students
17th March 2020Press | PM urged by construction leadership council to keep construction sites open | Construction Enquirer
17th March 2020News | EU border closure imposed for 30 days
16th March 2020News | PM warns Britons to avoid non-essential contact
11th March 2020Glenigan Update | In his Budget, the Chancellor announced a number of measures to address the economic impact on individuals and businesses of the COVID-19 pandemic and actions to control the spread of the virus. Specific measures have been targeted towards the retail, hotel and leisure sectors. Download our full report for more details
6th March 2020News | First death from Coronavirus in UK
20th February 2020News | Main contractor share prices tumble as global markets start to react to the Coronavirus impact
31st January 2020News | First confirmed cases of Coronavirus reported in the UK
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