Industry tells government to make it even clearer construction can work during lockdown

By Jordan Marshall and Dave Rogers2020-04-27T12:55:00

Prime minister dashes hopes restrictions will be lifted soon in Downing Street speech this morning

Construction bosses have told government there needs to be more clarity on guidance for those industries which work outdoors.

The industry is looking at ways to increase productivity as the lockdown continues and already several housebuilders are said they are remobilising sites while main contractors including Mace and Sir Robert McAlpine have also reopened sites – although they have said this will only be done on a limited basis.

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