Latest Lockdown Restrictions – Commercial Flooring to Continue

England has entered a new lockdown with no confirmed end date, and people must work from home if they can. Construction sites, manufacturing and work in people’s homes can continue. Builders merchants and suppliers of building products are allowed to stay open and people can still go to property viewings and move home.

Scotland has entered a new lockdown until at least 31 January, and people must work from home if they can. Construction sites and essential work in people’s homes can continue.

Wales is in lockdown with 'Alert Level 4' restrictions in place until at least Friday 8 January when they will be reviewed. Construction sites and work in people’s homes can continue.

Northern Ireland is in lockdown with restrictions due to be reviewed on 23 January, although they are expected to remain in place until at least 6 February. Construction sites and work in people’s homes can continue.

The full guidance for England’s new lockdown restrictions can be found here.

Site Operating Procedures

The Site Operating Procedures will be updated later this week to reflect the latest Government guidance in England. As construction can continue during lockdown, the changes will be minor, including updated information on self‐isolation and shielding and the removal of the requirement to display a QR code in site canteens.

Sites across the UK are urged to remind the workforce of the importance of social distancing both in and outside of work to protect themselves and others.

CFA are in constant contact with government through our lobbying and umbrella organisations and we are currently seeking clarification in areas such as training. We will update members accordingly including the new site operating procedures as soon as further information is received. Please note that in some areas the .gov website information has not been updated recently (e.g. guidance on Closing certain businesses and venues in England – last updated 24 December) and it is therefore important to check you are considering the most recent guidance when making decisions.