Homes builder re-opens construction sites and show homes

Housebuilder Larkfleet Homes has reopened some of its construction sites and show homes after reviewing its safety measures.

The Bourne-based company has developed a new set of site rules for staff, contractors and suppliers to ensure its construction sites and sales suites comply with strict social distancing rules.

The developer will provide hand sanitiser at site booking in points, introduce staggered start and finish times between contractors, as well as staggered break times.

The sites that Larkfleet Homes has reopened across Lincolnshire and Rutland include Deeping Meadow in Market Deeping.

The firm is trialling the reopening of some show homes at Deeping Meadows and Whittlesey Green and perspex screens will be installed to protect both staff and visitors.

Karl Hick, chief executive, said: “To ensure the safety of our staff, contactors and potential home buyers, we are insisting that all construction site workers must sign and accept our Covid Secure health and safety guidelines.”

“We have continued to receive enquiries throughout the lockdown and believe it is vital to get construction sites working again.

“This is not only to satisfy pent-up demand, but to help kickstart the UK economy as a whole.”