Construction recommences
Following a temporary pause, we are pleased to announce that construction work at Paradise Birmingham has returned.
In response to this update, Rob Groves, Regional Director of Argent, Development Managers for the Paradise scheme, said the following:
“After a thorough review of operations at Paradise Birmingham in light of the very latest guidance from government, main contractor BAM Construction UK and Sir Robert McAlpine have decided to recommence work from 6 April 2020 to help deliver progress across Paradise.
“New risk assessments have been carried out on a site specific basis and the decision will be reviewed regularly to ensure everyone is adhering to the very latest guidelines.
“There will be a considerably smaller workforce operating at Paradise at this time, but this decision will help to sustain direct contractor jobs and in the associated, local supply chains.”
All contractors working at Paradise will be wearing full PPE, including masks, and practising social distancing during their work on site as well as adhering to all other government guidelines.
This approach adheres to the new Site Operating Procedures developed by Build UK and the Construction Leadership Council required under the Corona Virus Act 2020.
The work which was undertaken from 6 April will be limited in scope in order to maintain the highest levels of safety for contractor’s employees, supply chain and the wider public in the interests of the health, safety and welfare of all.