Coronavirus: 9pm cut-off time for building sites extended to September

The date at which sites will revert to normal hours is being kept under review.

In a written ministerial statement, Jenrick said: “The government recognises that the construction industry will need to continue to operate in a safe and productive way. Temporary extensions to working hours were introduced over the last year on some sites to facilitate safer working and allow tasks to be completed where social distancing can be challenging. These changes have also helped to protect and support jobs in the construction industry and reduced pressures on public transport at peak hours throughout the pandemic.”