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RAAC to ruin: sector must learn lesson that cheap material comes at a cost

Following the news that hundreds of residents in Aberdeen’s Balnagask area are to be relocated after RAAC panels were found in around 500 homes,...

New book details dangers faced by those building Forth Bridge

A book has been published online listing all of the accidents that took place during the early phase of the construction of the Forth...

Association for Project Safety appoints new president

MARK Snelling has been appointed as the new president of the Association for Project Safety (APS). He succeeds Ray Bone, who remains as an adviser...

Firefighters given guided tour of Inverness housing development

FIREFIGHTERS have been given a guided tour of Robertson Homes' Torvean development in Inverness to learn more about modern timber kit construction methods. The firm...

MPA seeks entries for 2024 Health & Safety Awards

THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) is seeking entries for its 2024 Health & Safety Awards. The organisation welcomes nominations from companies of all sizes, whether...

Knauf becomes official company supporter of Lighthouse construction charity

BUILDING products manufacturer Knauf has become an official company supporter of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. The firm said the partnership underscores Knauf’s commitment to...

Housebuilder welcomes Lighthouse Club to Dunblane site for mental health talk

DANDARA recently welcomed a team from the Lighthouse Club to provide mental health support and resources to workers at its Wallace View development in...

A fifth of tradespeople suffer hearing problems due to work

MORE than a fifth (21%) of tradespeople have hearing problems caused by their work, new research commissioned for Tinnitus Awareness Week (February 5-11) has...

PERI launches action plan to raise awareness of menopause in the workplace

PERI is on a mission to raise awareness of menopause in the workplace as part of the firm's series of wellbeing-related topics. The scaffolding and...

Housebuilding chief encourages more men to discuss mental health

THE chief executive of a housebuilding firm is encouraging more men working in construction to talk about their mental health to help reduce high...

Outdoor construction workers urged not to underestimate winter weather risks

WITH the UK poised to embrace sub-zero temperatures next week, roofing specialist Marley has provided some guidance to help roofers and other outdoor construction...

Edinburgh-Glasgow railway line set for vital rockfall prevention works

NETWORK Rail engineers are to deliver safety-critical engineering works on the main Edinburgh-Glasgow railway line later this month. The four-day project, from January 29 until...

Defibrillator installed at Scone co-housing community

A potentially life-saving defibrillator has been installed at Earlsgate, Scone, a co-housing community managed by Kingdom Initiatives, part of the Kingdom Group. Residents at Earlsgate...

New Taylor Wimpey high-vis vests highlight mental health support

NEW high-vis vests aimed at addressing mental health concerns in the housebuilding sector are being made available to all Taylor Wimpey employees to wear...

Number of issues still to be addressed in Scotland’s cladding bill

Keith Emmerson, associate in dispute resolution specialising in construction at Gillespie Macandrew LLP, discusses the potential implications of Scotland’s planned cladding remediation bill The Scottish...

Glenrothes housebuilding site honoured with health and safety accolade

THE Earl’s Way development in Glenrothes has taken top prize in housebuilder Bellway's 2023 Health and Safety Awards. First held last year, the awards were...

Insurance repair specialist delivers festive fire warning

THE boss of an Edinburgh-based all-trades reinstatement firm is urging the public to stay safe this Christmas by taking extra care with electrical appliances...

Edinburgh Boiler Company offers free gas safety checks following fatal blast

THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is carrying out free gas safety checks for residents in the Baberton area of the city following the explosion...

Edinburgh residents urged to have their say on cladding proposals

EDINBURGH residents have been urged to have their say on legislation addressing unsafe cladding. The call comes after a Holyrood committee visited a building in...

RAAC repairs at Forres Academy estimated to hit £624,000

WORK costs relating to the discovery of RAAC at Forres Academy are expected to reach £624,000, Moray Council has said. The local authority is currently...