Build UK Daily Update

Source – Build UK

The Government has provided updated guidance on going to work in section 4 of its guidance on Staying at home and away from others (social distancing), and the Prime Minister confirmed yesterday that the modelling of the coronavirus response is based on the fact that a lot of people would still need to go to work.

From conversations with many of our members over the last two days, we know the impact of the pandemic is significant across every sector, with businesses of all sizes concerned about cashflow, looking after their workforce, and the contractual implications of sites closing and stopping work.

Build UK has worked with Wedlake Bell to produce comprehensive guidance for all parties in the supply chain on contractual issues caused by coronavirus. Under the circumstances, performance of current contracts is likely to become increasingly difficult ‐ there may be delays, labour and materials shortages, and increasing costs ‐ and the guidance offers practical advice on what to do in each situation.

Read our latest update for a summary of the latest support for businesses.