Documentary looks to ‘change the culture’ within Scottish cladding sector
A film exploring the construction industry’s response to the Grenfell Tower disaster has been produced by a cladding firm with strong roots in Scotland.
Made...
Construction sector urged to do more to tackle mental health issues
MORE than 150,000 construction workers may be suffering in silence from common mental health problems, figures from the Mental Health Foundation have revealed at...
Clark Contracts’ continued health and safety excellence recognised
CLARK Contracts has been awarded a fourth consecutive Order of Distinction at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)’s Health and Safety...
Housebuilder launches new campaign to keep children safe
HOUSEBUILDER Miller Homes has unveiled plans to help keep Scottish children safe on their walk to and from school this autumn with its new...
Business to provide wellness support to help staff tackle festive challenges
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has announced plans to provide mental health support for its 150 staff during the Christmas break.
According to...
Easing out of lockdown: why we must all play by the rules
By David Shearer, managing director, HFD Construction
On the 23rd March, the First Minister issued guidance that placed Scottish construction sites into lockdown. Almost since that...
A wake-up call that needs careful consideration
Lesley McLeod, chief executive of the Association for Project Safety, gives her views on reports that the UK Government plans to end independent Scottish...
Contractor adopts active hearing protection mandate
GALLIFORD Try’s Highways business has implemented a new mandate requiring all of its sites to adopt active hearing protection from July.
The measure will become...
SELECT MD tells radio audience about importance of electrical apprenticeships
SELECT MD Alan Wilson has told thousands of radio listeners across the UK that proper training and apprenticeships are essential to protect the safety...
Why communication breakthroughs will be crucial to a healthy post-pandemic sector
By Lesley McLeod, CEO of The Association for Project Safety, and Shachar Harari, chief business officer & head of Cardo Crew
COMMUNICATION technology has always...
Clark Contracts honoured for health and safety achievements
CLARK Contracts has secured a third consecutive Order of Distinction in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)’s Health and Safety Awards...
Construction workers offered asbestos awareness course
A risk management firm is offering a free online training course aimed at helping construction workers refresh their knowledge of the risks posed by...
Housebuilder teams up with charity to help tackle mental health issues
CALA Group has launched a fundraising partnership with Samaritans, which aims to support the charity’s work across the UK and strengthen employee mental health...
New report highlights crucial impact of construction charity
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed it helped 2,264 families in crisis and delivered £1,287 million of charitable giving in 2020.
The figures were...
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...
East Kilbride fire testing firm acquired by SOCOTEC UK & Ireland
SOCOTEC UK & Ireland has announced the acquisition of East Kilbride-based United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC).
The firm - which specialises in testing, inspection,...
Robertson introduces facial recognition technology on major project
ROBERTSON Construction has deployed facial recognition technology on its National Robotarium project in Edinburgh.
The move will support contactless site entry for those working on...
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...
Calls made for building regulations to address spread of airborne pathogens
A group of experts in the transmission of airborne pathogens have called for a tightened regulatory system to control air quality in buildings.
The proposals...
Builders urged to reach out for help on World Suicide Prevention Day
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is marking World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) by urging builders to reach out for help if they are...
