The Construction Leadership Council has today (29 March 2022) published a document intended to support UK firms respond to the impacts of the current crisis in Ukraine. The document can be viewed here.
Companies from across UK construction have reported emerging challenges that have arisen because of the conflict, including escalation in costs for materials and energy. In response the CLC has drawn together Industry response to the Ukraine Crisis. Guidance Note 1, which provides expert guidance to outline the practical steps that all parts of the industry can take to mitigate the market impacts.
As with its response to the Covid crisis, the CLC guidance reminds of the importance of early engagement and collaboration to secure both existing and planned projects. It also provides dedicated checklists for different types of organisation including clients, main contractors and specialists.
Arcadis partner and CLC member Simon Rawlinson said: “We recognise that many businesses will be concerned about how the current situation in Ukraine will impact upon their company and the work that they do. The CLC hopes to help companies navigate through these current challenges with guidance and points to think about, supporting firms in what could be a challenging period for the sector.”
About the Construction Leadership Council (CLC)
The CLC’s mission is to provide sector leadership to the construction industry. The expanded CLC has twelve workstreams that operate collaboratively to address the biggest issues facing the sector. Workstreams include skills and inclusion, building safety, Net Zero and business models. The CLC is co-chaired by Lee Rowley MP, Minister for Business and Industry, and Andy Mitchell CBE, CEO of Thames Tideway.
