Work complete on landmark cladding replacement project in Aberdeen
A block of flats in Aberdeen is the first in Scotland to have dangerous cladding removed and replaced as part of a government pilot...
Aberdeen City Council to consider four options for homes affected by RAAC
ABERDEEN City Council is to explore four long-term options for local authority properties affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).
Records show that 366 council...
‘Safe in the sun’ message getting through to outdoor construction workers
NEW research has found that campaigns to increase awareness about the dangers of outdoor working in the summer months are helping to get the...
NASC report reveals continued improvements in safety standards
NATIONAL Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has released its 2024 Safety Report, which highlights continual improvement in safety standards by member firms.
Since 1975, the...
Clark Contracts ramps up investment in mental health first aid training
CLARK Contracts has invested in training 33 employees as qualified Mental Health First Aiders.
Employees ranging from office staff to site users have completed a...
Outgoing SELECT president warns over rise in ‘rogue’ tradespeople
THE outgoing president of SELECT has issued a warning about the rise of 'rogue' tradespeople masquerading as qualified electricians to take advantage of the...
APS announces interim CEO appointment
THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has announced the appointment of Andrew Leslie as interim chief executive.
Initially joining as one of the association’s earliest...
Mandatory formwork training tipped to reduce risk of accidents
MANDATORY formwork training has been tipped to reduce accidents on construction sites.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported that of the total 135 workers...
Scottish Procurement Alliance endorses new cladding safety measures
THE Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has endorsed the decision to allow Scottish ministers new powers to tackle unsafe cladding.
The procurement body has given its...
Construction businesses mark Mental Health Awareness Week
LOVELL, Morgan Sindall Construction and Morgan Sindall Infrastructure have united to mark Mental Health Awareness Week with a series of activities, including a pop-up...
‘Pioneering’ NASC resource aims to redefine safety standards in manual handling
THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the launch of its 'groundbreaking' SG6 manual handling training video.
The digital resource has been designed...
Housebuilder installs new Breathing Space bench during Mental Health Awareness Week
CALA Homes (West) has unveiled a new Breathing Space bench at its development in Jackton during Mental Health Awareness Week.
The housebuilder has installed the...
It’s time to talk about mental health as much as physical safety in construction
By Rob Bewick, senior construction safety consultant at Thomas & Adamson
In the construction industry, health and safety is most often thought about in terms...
Scotland considers new benefit for those injured at work
VIEWS are being sought on plans to replace the UK Government's industrial injuries scheme in Scotland.
The Scottish Government said that its proposed replacement benefit would...
Importance of regulating electrical sector discussed on podcast
ALAN Wilson has warned that there are 'no second chances' with electrical safety as the SELECT MD continues the call for the regulation of...
27 firms secure places on £20m fire safety framework
A wide range of businesses have secured a place on a new eight-figure framework aimed at safeguarding social housing and public buildings and their...
CCG delivers major fire door replacement project in South Lanarkshire
THE CCG Group has successfully concluded a major fire door replacement programme in South Lanarkshire.
Undertaken on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council, the firm supplied...
Scotland considers introducing building safety levy
A tax on developers to raise funds to help fix building safety issues is to be considered in Scotland.
The proposed Scottish building safety levy...
Scotland’s first immersive safety leadership training centre opens in Perth
SCOTLAND'S first immersive safety leadership training centre has been officially opened in Perth.
SSE's new £2.5 million Faskally Safety Leadership Centre will welcome 7,000 people...
Cala Homes (North) mental health campaign leads to national award win
CALA Homes (North) has been named Employer of the Year for First Aid Excellence at the Scottish First Aid Awards.
The 11th annual event, organised...
