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A joint initiative by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Institution of Civil Engineers and other professional bodies in the built environment, the Conflict Avoidance Pledge aims to use early intervention techniques throughout the supply chain to try and resolve differences of opinion before they escalate into disputes.

A condition of opening the sites is that all workers must complete a COVID-19 online induction for safe working, which has been launched by the Construction Industry Federation in partnership with the government.

The Construction Leadership Council has updated the Site Operating Procedures to the latest version 4 guidance on safe site working practices.

After the intervention of the Competition and Markets Authority, SIG has abandoned the planned sale of its Building Solutions cladding business.

Head First is a new initiative that has been launched by Toolstation to help provide support to the mental health and wellbeing needs of those working in the trade.

The detailed return to work guide can be used across all sectors and will enable organisations to develop robust new processes and protocols to keep employers and their customers safe.

The phased reopening of the housebuilder's construction sites will prioritise safety of customers, employees and contractors.

The CLC’s Product Availability Group, which comprises key manufacturers, merchants, Tier 1 contractors, SME builders and housebuilders, meets weekly online to help build confidence, dispel rumours and minimise supply and demand constraints.

Made for Trade, like most other businesses in the industry, is carefully managing its way back to operation, due to the lock-down measures forced upon the company by the coronavirus pandemic.

The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is launching a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and wellbeing app on 3 June, 2020.