Helping construction reopen safely

Social distancing is key to reopening sections of the economy that have needed to close during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the group nature of the work, social distancing has particularly hit the UK construction sector, meaning many sites have been unable to operate normally. At the start of the pandemic the sector suffered a 35% decrease in new work, with the largest contributor to that decrease being the private housing sector. Mitigating further work stoppages is crucial for the UK economy.

That’s why, as part of the Construction Innovation Hub, the MTC has investigated different wearable technologies that could be deployed within construction and elsewhere to help with social distancing. By using ‘right first-time’ technologies, businesses will be able to reopen in a safe environment whilst ensuring the safety of their workers. These new solutions facilitate social distancing and should allow improved Health & Safety going forward, protecting lives both during and after the pandemic.

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