Properties impacted by RAAC

Aberdeen homes containing RAAC to be demolished

ABERDEEN homes containing Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) are to be demolished on safety grounds, the city's council has announced. An estimated 366 council and...

Companies urged to take proactive approach to avoid potential ‘surge’ in mental health issues

THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has warned firms to be mindful of another potential surge in mental health problems across the construction and...

Major governance overhaul strengthens scaffolding and access training

THE National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the creation of a new independent sector representative organisation (SRO). The organisation said that the launch...

Housebuilder donates defibrillator to Helensburgh community

TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has donated a potentially life-saving public access defibrillator (PAD) to the Helensburgh & Local District CPR/Defibrillator Association for the benefit...

Workers returning from Scottish mainland to Shetland wind farm to be tested for Covid-19

CONSTRUCTION workers returning to Shetland from mainland Scotland for the build of SSE Renewable's £566 million Viking Wind Farm are to be tested for...
Defibrillator installed at Duror Primary

Union Technical installs lifesaving defibrillator at Highland school

A lifesaving defibrillator has been installed at Duror Primary School in Appin as part of a community benefits programme being delivered across the Highlands...

Safer Scotland appoints new MD and outlines ambitious growth plans

SAFER Scotland has appointed Phil Bunting as its new MD. The Paisley-based company, which has been employed on hundreds of projects for construction, civil...

BESA launches guide on maintaining low occupancy buildings

THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has released detailed guidance on how buildings can be managed and maintained effectively during the coming weeks and...

Charity calls for action to improve workplace mental health

AHEAD of World Mental Health Day, the Mates in Mind charity is urging construction leaders and government to take action to improve workplace mental health. A...
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Network Rail launches new interactive safety experience in Edinburgh

A new interactive experience is helping children from Edinburgh and the Lothians understand the dangers of playing on or near the railway. The initiative comes...

Building Safety Group launches new office in Stirling

THE Building Safety Group (BSG) has opened a new Scottish office in Stirling. The move follows a recently agreed partnership between BSG and the Scottish...

Trade body launches new isolation awareness campaign

TRADE body SELECT has launched a new isolation awareness campaign to help keep electricians and apprentices safe at work. Titled ‘Work dead safely: Stay alive’,...
Garmouth Viaduct

Engineers determine cause of historic Garmouth Viaduct collapse

INITIAL inspections of the Garmouth Viaduct have confirmed that its collapse appears to be due to scour, Moray Council engineers have said. The viaduct, which...

The ‘hidden illness’ and its threat to construction

IT is estimated that 199,100 diabetics work within the UK construction industry. The illness presents great risks to daily life, with black outs, impaired...

SNIJIB: online tests provide ‘lifeline’ for firms looking to keep workers safe and compliant

THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Joint Industry Board (SNIJIB) has implemented digital technology which allows most plumbing and heating operatives to sit their health...

Fire training exercises held at Highland homes set for demolition

VACANT council houses in Dingwall set for demolition in June are being used as settings for vital fire and rescue training exercises. The 12 properties...
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Scottish Government ‘carefully considering’ Grenfell inquiry recommendations

THE Scottish Government has said it is 'carefully considering' each of the UK Government's Grenfell inquiry recommendations insofar as they apply in Scotland. The inquiry's...

Covid continuing to impact housebuilding programme says Highland Council

THE Highland Council has said it 'remains committed' to carrying out its agreed housing revenue account (HRA) capital programme, despite continuing pressure resulting from...

Housebuilder honoured for health and safety performance

STEWART Milne Group has announced the firm has secured its 12th Royal Society of Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Award for health and safety...

1.3 million tradespeople at risk from asbestos

TRADESPEOPLE, including construction workers, could come into contact with deadly asbestos on average more than 100 times a year according to a new survey...