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David: We think there could be a return to work by June, when on-site working will be a new experience. Existing health and safety policies, risk assessments, method statements and recognised working practices will all require to be adapted to take account of coronavirus. We have received good information and advice from various sources including SELECT, the SJIB, the Building Safety Group, HM Government and some of our principal contractors.


What will the challenges be? David: A safe place of work must be provided and maintained. Staff and the workforce need to be protected during this incredible time. Social distancing will at times prove a challenge to implement, and perhaps not even be possible at all in certain circumstances. Principal contractors, subcontractors and workers alike will have to share mutual concern to minimise the risk of spreading infection through careful planning in line with government recommendations. Until we are back at


work and sharing information, ideas and solutions, it will be a slow start.


Gavin: There are operations before ours that require two people to carry them out. We can go in once the house reaches a specifi c stage, however, are the housebuilders going to be able to build? I don’t think they’ll be able to build at the speed they did before and I don’t think demand will be what it was. We’ve just completed an excellent fi nancial year so we’ve got that behind us but this year won’t be like the last. It’s a case of maintaining the sites we’ve got, delivering a quality service and making sure the electricians are working safely.


What about the future? David: It’s diffi cult to


predict, there is much work to be restarted and fi nished off . In between that time, new projects need to get off the ground so there is a follow-on. That will be determined by government, local authorities and the confi dence of clients and investors etc.


Gavin: We’re living through history at the moment – our kids and grandkids will be learning about this at school. But it’s diff erent from the recession of 2008. There’s a demand for quality new homes, a desire from developers to build and mortgages are available. It’s consumer confi dence that is key. For us, we’re feeling confi dent, we’re looking to


return and to look after our colleagues, friends and family.


Gavin Ross Commercial Director, Prime Electrical Group, Cumbernauld


CABLEtalk JUNE/JULY 2020 13


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