SAPCA BRIEFING
BUILDING ISSUES How are the Covid-19 measures affecting sports construction projects?
T
he UK government's measures to tackle the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic are having a huge impact on the way UK businesses operate. Only
key workers – and those who can't do their jobs remotely – are allowed to travel to work. This means that a large number of those working across the sports and play construction industry find themselves discovering the wonders of homeworking.
Are sports construction projects still allowed? So far, the UK government’s advice is that external construction projects are allowed to continue, but only if it is possible for contractors to comply with the official guidance on social distancing and the procedures for the safe operation of sites. This is a very considerable challenge, both for the specialist work that takes place on-site to build and maintain sports and play facilities, as well as ■ Construction projects are
for the industry’s workforce, which
still allowed – as long as social
travels to and from the various projects
distancing is adhered to
on which they are employed. Adding to the on-site challenges, the industry is also experiencing increasing difficulties in obtaining the materials
Contractors remain open for business and many continue to run full operations working from home 20
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and products which are essential to delivering sport and play projects. Those looking to build, redevelop or maintain their sports facilities should be aware that, as a result, many projects are © CYBERTREK 2020 APRIL 2020
