We have restarted construction on the majority of our sites
On 23 April we outlined our plans for the phased restart of site activities from the week beginning 4 May.
Our site management teams have returned to the majority of our sites to put in place a series of additional health and safety and social distancing measures to prepare for the gradual return of our subcontractors to sites and the controlled resumption of construction.
Our plans are now well underway, with
construction activity on over 90% of our developments in England, Scotland and Wales.
Our revised processes
We have reviewed guidance issued by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Construction Leadership Council to assess each and every aspect of our site activities and to address the changes that need to be made in order to fully comply with the restrictions imposed by social distancing requirements.
Having done so, we are now confident that we have a robust set of detailed protocols and revised guidelines which means we can operate safely and comply with strict social distancing requirements now on a sustainable basis for as long as is necessary.
Following the Government’s publication of safe working practices on 11 May 2020, we can confirm our revised processes are ‘COVID-19 Secure’. We have also committed to running our sites in line with the HBF’s 'Charter for Safe Working Practice – COVID-19'. Both documents will be displayed across our developments and offices.
Revised set of working practices
which comply with social distancing requirements
A phased approach to restarting on site
to ensure that our teams can make the necessary adjustments to site safely
Introduced bespoke PPE
for two-person tasks which we have designed in house
Developed a new set of working protocols
including a fully revised set of working practices and staffing arrangements and a new layout of sales centres
Implemented a new code of conduct
which sets out our commitment to deliver a safe working environment for our employees and subcontractors working on site
Learn about
Visiting our Sales Information Centres safely
Our Sales Information Centres are open by appointment only in England, Scotland and Wales. Please book an appointment at the development of your choice.
Find out about
Supporting local communities
Many of our employees have undertaken voluntary work and coming together to support those most in need.
Find out about
The Taylor Wimpey Pay It Forward Scheme
The ‘Taylor Wimpey Pay It Forward Scheme’ which will make advance payments for future work done by subcontractors where we have a long-term relationship.
