Force Majeure & its effect on contractors during the pandemic Contractors have had to manage risk in the face of great adversity in recent years. The combined effect of the global pandemic and Brexit has forced the sector to adapt and pay closer scrutiny to contracts. Delays, overruns, higher material costs, staff shortages, and cancellations
Labour shortage & supply chain issues in the construction sector The UK construction industry is facing a series of challenges causing problems for firms big and large. First, there was COVID-19 which forced workers to isolate themselves. Hot on the heels of that crisis came another: labour shortages and higher materials costs driven by Brexit.
How Has COVID-19 Affected Communication in the Construction Industry? It’s not all doom and gloom. Although COVID-19 and Brexit have created plenty of challenges for the construction industry, it would be misleading to suggest work has dried up altogether. Yes, labour shortages, rising material costs, and other mitigating factors have led to projects being cancelled.
The Impact of COVID 19 & Brexit on the Construction Industry On the surface, our economy is normalising. Shops are reopening, people returning to work, and there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel. Does this mean COVID-19 and Brexit are no longer issues? Far from it. Their effect on the construction