Contractor Bouygues UK has re-opened its construction sites as of yesterday (20 April), having closed nearly all of them in response to coronavirus on 27 March.
Bouygues said it has “extensively reviewed” the Site Operating Procedures (SOP) published by the Construction Leadership Council, alongside guidance from Public Health England, to implement procedures to let its sites operate safely.
In a statement, Bouygues said: “To ensure we are adhering to the recommended Site Operating Procedures enforcing social distancing, sites will re-open progressively and will only be operating at reduced capacity over the coming weeks.
“The government has made it clear that the construction industry plays a vital role in supporting the UK economy and that, where we are confident we can safely operate our sites, we should do so.
“Safety remains our priority. We have been working in close collaboration with our staff, supply chain and clients to ensure work can continue safely.”
