Coronavirus – General Construction Considerations

At the time of writing this blog, coronavirus (officially named COVID-19) has affected over 80 countries. The outbreak of coronavirus raises significant health and safety, employment and worker issues for businesses: this post specifically highlights matters that may arise in the construction sector.

There are a number of practical considerations that businesses in the construction industry must be aware of in order to manage their workforces in light of recent guidance. Risk assessments should be conducted and appropriate preventative and protective measures be put into place. The inevitable interference in the production of goods, reduction of materials and travel will be acutely felt in the construction industry.