Construction policy briefing: September 2021

This September update arrives in typical ‘back to school’ fashion: during a late heatwave after a disappointing British summer, employees having to get used to commuting again, and companies preparing for a hectic end to the year. There is a ‘new term’ feel in government too, with ministers returning from summer recess determined to focus on big policy issues beyond COVID-19, like levelling up, COP26, and social care, all ahead of party conferences in a few weeks’ time.

For construction, the