Housebuilders monitor construction sites during heatwave

By Emily Twinch2022-07-19T07:14:00

Barratt has rescheduled works for the cooler parts of the day

House builders are monitoring sites and could temporarily halt construction during the heatwave if the safety of their employees is at risk.

Barratt and Persimmon told Housing Today they are assessing what changes to work patterns may be necessary with temperatures likely to soar to 38 degrees celsius today.

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