But productivity on London jobs lags behind rest of England and Wales
Almost three-quarters of sites across England and Wales have reopened, according to Build UK.
The trade body said 73% of sites are back up and running, a rise from 69% last week.
More than 80% of infrastructure and construction projects are running, while 55% of housing sites are now open for business, compared to 46% last week.
But while productivity on infrastructure and construction sites is averaging 71%, up from 67%, construction sites in London remain a challenge.
While output on these sites has improved from 56% to 63% in the past week, concerns about transport and the ability to appropriately socially distance are still limiting firms鈥� ability to get sites fully up and running.
> The major construction firms reopening their sites
While most sites in Scotland are still closed because of its government鈥檚 rules there is a light at the end of the tunnel for the sector.
This week, Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon said sectors such as construction, retail and manufacturing would be given 鈥減articular consideration鈥� when the Scottish government begins to decide how to ease the restrictions.
The current lockdown in Scotland is due to be reviewed later today (Thursday).
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