McBains is monitoring the status of the Coronavirus, making specific reference to Government Advice and following this as a minimum standard of response.
In addition to the Government’s advice, non-essential business travel is being avoided, particularly where video-conferencing solutions or similar are satisfactory for client and business needs.
Further, where possible, personal travel plans are being monitored, in order that staff can be advised of McBains’ expectations regarding isolation and so that business unit directors can make necessary preparations to maintain business continuity.
All offices remain open at this stage, although we are encouraging staff and our Clients to meet via video conferencing rather than attend our offices.
McBains has a robust business continuity plan which enables all operational staff to work remotely, able to access our networks and Client and project information as required. Should our offices need to close for a short period of time, plans are in place to enable the smooth and continuous operation of all aspects of our work.
In terms of staff capacity/ capability - all projects have at least two senior members of staff who are fully briefed and aware of current circumstances on projects, which gives us excellent resilience in the case of staff members going off sick. Our multidisciplinary structure also means that there is further resilience as a result of the allocation of senior resources from more than one discipline, which will allow each discipline to support and provide resources on a project should it become necessary.
Our plan are under constant review, but we are confident that as a result of careful planning and a robust business continuity plan, our ability to service projects during this period will be unaffected.
You might be interested in...
McBains advises APG Asset Management on acquisition of PPP portfolio
McBains has advised one of the world's largest pension investors APG Asset Management N.V (APG) on its recent successful acquisition of a UK PPP portfolio, having provided technical due diligence services in relation to the acquired assets.
Outlook for Property & Construction "Bouyant", Says New McBains Report
The medium-term prospects for the property and construction industry remain buoyant despite current market uncertainty, according to a new report published by McBains.
McBains Hosts University of Oxford Capital Projects Team for Cost Management Workshop
McBains was delighted to recently welcome members of the University of Oxford Capital Projects Team to our head office in Finsbury Square, London.
INSIDE HOUSING: How to meet the challenges of decarbonisation and economic viability in social housing
Irina Leigh shares her views with Inside Housing on how the cost of inaction in making social housing stock climate resilient is deterioration, disposal and fuel poverty.
CONSTRUCTION NEWS: Why we must improve wellbeing in the built environment
McBains has placed an opinion article in Construction News focusing on the importance of wellbeing within the built environment.
ENERGY MANAGER: How Energy Efficient Standards Are Transforming London's Commercial Buildings Into More Resilient And More Investable Assets
McBains has placed an opinion article in Energy Manager magazine focusing on energy performance as an increasingly influential driver of property value, with improvements in EPC ratings and green certifications boosting rental income and capital value.