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As construction has never been 'off the table',
responses over the last few months to the unprecedented and
ever-changing circumstances and the impact they have had on
construction projects have been diverse. Decisions made are
necessarily project specific, depending on the nature and location
of the site and on whether projects are 'live', in the
early stages of design or yet to commence at all. We have seen
these range from complete site shut down to 'business (almost)
as usual' (albeit at a reduced pace and in accordance with
Government guidelines); from ramping up off-site construction of
modular units for the NHS to moth-balling projects until times are
hopefully more certain and market volatility has eased. Design has
been able to continue at pace and virtual planning committees are
now beginning to operate. In addition to granting planning
permission, they may also be required to review existing
