Guard of honour for Livingston shopping site
TRAD Safety Systems has supplied and installed 800 linear metres of its new Edgeguard permanent roof edge protection system across ten roofs at shopping...
Time to shine a light on the ‘invisible illness’
Earlier this year, data released by the Office for National Statistics revealed the risk of suicide among low-skilled male labourers, particularly those working in...
Student digs present fire safety challenge
ARCHITECTS, specifiers and contractors operating in the booming purpose-built student accommodation sector face the challenge of providing a reliable and quality fire safety strategy.
Bilco...
Morrison honoured for health and safety commitment
MORRISON Construction has announced its businesses in Inverness, Aberdeen and Glasgow have all been recognised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents...
Roofing contractor fined after fatal fall
AN Aberdeen-based roofing contractor has been fined after an employee fell to his death from a ladder while exiting scaffolding in the city.
Aberdeen Sheriff...
Nicola Sturgeon doubtful of construction restarting as lockdown review approaches
NICOLA Sturgeon has said that, as it stands, it will 'not be possible' to lift the current lockdown regulations come the review date of...
Scots firm at forefront of Covid-19 risk management solution for businesses
A Scottish technology firm is part of an international collaboration to help workplaces prevent coronavirus transmission via a 'pioneering' AI-based solution.
Intense IT has created the...
Be Covid smart digital learning toolkit launched for Scotland’s construction industry
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has launched a new Covid smart training and learning programme for Scotland's construction industry.
The digital learning toolkit, created...
Fire testing laboratory opens in East Kilbride to test building materials
UNITED Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC) has launched a new fire testing laboratory to test building materials.
The firm has made a six-figure investment to...
Covid-safe cabins installed at Renfrewshire care homes
A Renfrewshire firm has completed the installation of Covid-safe cabins at three local care homes.
Set up by City Gate Construction (CGC), the facilities were hailed...
New CPD educates on fire doors
GEZE UK has revised its RIBA-approved CPD, titled Specifying, Installing and Maintaining Ironmongery for Fire Doors.
The completely revised CPD includes new visuals and updates...
‘Potentially dangerous’ cordless drills amongst items seized by Falkirk Council
FALKIRK Council's trading standards team has been recognised for its work in intercepting unsafe goods intended for the Scottish marketplace coming through the port...
Ayrshire ventilation specialist on track for 90% growth rate
AN Ayrshire business helping manufacturers to reduce energy usage and improve workplace health has announced it is on target to achieve a 90% growth...
Construction site electricity breaches rise by 12%
THE Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 12% increase in the number of electricity breaches on UK construction sites.
The report was based on...
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...
New course to raise scaffolding awareness
A new one-day scaffolding awareness course is set to launch at a range of training centres across the UK later this year.
The course, which...
Door screens bring safety benefits to Gorbals residents
TWO high-rise tower blocks in Glasgow's Gorbals area have benefited from new door screens as part of a renewals programme undertaken by New Gorbals...
Covid-19 challenges could bring ‘positive change’ to construction
THE challenges that construction is facing amidst the Covid-19 pandemic could change the industry for the better, a new report has claimed.
Arcadis, the global...
Barratt praised for effectiveness of safety measures
BARRATT Developments has revealed it has been certified by the British Safety Council for the quality of its Covid-19 policies and procedures.
Following the business...
Group reports 23% rise in number of dust breaches on construction sites
THE Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 23% rise in the number of dust breaches occurring on construction sites.
The increase is detailed in...
