ASUC Association of Specialist Underpinning Contractors

COVID-19 Update

ASUC has previously delivered an official statement to support members in light of the varied response to closing down construction sites.

The message is now simpler, in order to open and work on any construction site, you need to be able to adopt the Site Operating Procedure latest version (5)

The Site Operating Procedures have been updated by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) to reflect the latest Government guidance following the easing of lock down measures in England from Saturday 4 July. The ‘one metre plus’ social distancing guidelines require workers to stay two metres apart, or one metre with risk mitigation where two metres is not viable, and it is expected that sites will maintain the social distancing measures in place.

Other changes to the Site Operating Procedures ‐ Version 5 are minimal and include:
• Updates to the ‘When to Travel to Work’ section
• The latest peak times for public transport
• Entry systems to be regularly cleaned rather than between each use
• Drivers to have access to welfare facilities
• Canteens that have been closed or offered a restricted service may now re‐open.

Please see the site operating procedures (version 5) here

As we continue to adjust to the new norm, our thoughts go out to anyone who has been impacted by COVID-19. As an organisation, ASUC has business continuity measures in place, and we are confident that the service we provide members will not be adversely affected, despite the obvious challenges right now.

ASUC have taken the following measures with immediate and continuing effect:

ASUC to Suspend Face to Face Meetings

As a result of the corona virus outbreak, and in line with current guidance, we have decided to cease all organised face to face meetings.

We have held both the Executive Meeting and Summer General Meetng via a video conference and webinar, which were hugely successful.

Following the success of the previous meetings, the decision has been made to also carry out the Annual General Meeting in November via video conferencing, and we ask members to hold the date.

There will be further announcements regarding upcoming meetings and any changes as the situation develops.

Planning for Corona Virus

ASUC are here to support our members through this period of uncertainty by providing industry guidance and advice, which will cover some of the most commonly asked questions.

ASUC updates will predominantly be on social media, to limit traffic in our members’ inboxes, enabling focus to remain on their companies and staff.

Please follow our social media pages to stay up to date:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/9200468/admin/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ASUC

USEFUL LINKS:

ASUC is following government and industry guidance which is given as follows from our membership with Build UK.

Please use the following link, courtesy of Build UK for updates in chronological order.

COVID-19 Guidelines and Updates

KEEP SAFE EVERYONE AND SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE!

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ASUC is an independent trade association originally formed by a number of leading contractors to promote professional and technical competence within the subsidence industry.

Membership has now been extended to include a comprehensive range of specialist domestic services in: subsidence repair and underpinning, retrofit basement construction and engineered foundation solutions.

Contractor wishing to join ASUC must first undergo a technical, health & safety, insurance and financial audit and make a commitment to prescribed safety procedures. Non contracting companies and consultants may also apply using the appropriate forms.

Publications, including ASUC’s three Guideline documents on: Basements, Structural Repairs, and Underpinning & Mini Piling Operations, are available to download free from the publications page.

Speak to the experts before you start any project involving basement construction, engineered foundations, underpinning, or structural repairs.