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...
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,...
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...
Housebuilder returns with Home Safe campaign for Scots schoolchildren
MILLER Homes has announced the return of its Home Safe campaign this autumn, aimed at keeping children safe on their way to and from...
MSP urges electricians to have their say on regulation consultation
AN MSP at the forefront of calls for recognition of electrician as a regulated profession has urged people to add their voices to a...
Leading safety speaker addresses City Building staff
CITY Building has welcomed a leading speaker on behavioural safety training to its Glasgow headquarters to share insights as part of the Proud 2B Safe programme.
Jason...
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...
Clark Contracts honoured for health and safety excellence
CLARK Contracts has announced it has been awarded a fifth consecutive Order of Distinction in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)’s...
Construction industry urged to strictly follow updated Covid-19 guidance
SCOTLAND'S construction industry has been urged to 'play its part' and strictly follow newly updated Covid-19 guidance.
The call comes from Ken Gillespie, of the...
Is your site safe for older workers?
IT’S widely recognised that older workers are crucial to curbing the construction industry skills gap, as reported by CIOB, but an ageing workforce can...
Pandemic presents ‘unique’ opportunity to focus on workplace mental health
MATES in Mind, a charity that provides information to employers on available support and guidance on mental health and wellbeing, has described the current...
Construction workers offered free support for sleep issues
TO mark World Sleep Day (March 18), the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is teaming up with Sleepstation to offer free access to support for...
HS2 project to mandate new hearing protection policy
COSTAIN-Skanska joint venture (CSjv) is unveiling a new hearing protection policy across all of its HS2 enabling works construction sites.
Smart tech company Eave's hearing...
Construction firm fined after fatal fall through warehouse roof in Edinburgh
A construction company that specialises in utility and infrastructure services has been fined £183,000 after one of its employees died after falling through a...
SELECT issues reminder as deadline looms large for new fire safety legislation
TRADE body SELECT has issued a reminder to homeowners to ensure they have compliant heat, smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms installed, ahead of...
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...
Construction firms urged to help prevent suicide deaths
CONSTRUCTION companies are being urged to introduce measures to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday 10 September.
With one death attributed to suicide every...
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...
New research highlights ‘hidden crisis’ of anxiety levels amongst construction workers
CONCERNS have been raised after early findings from a new study revealed worrying details about the stress and anxiety levels amongst self-employed UK construction...
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...
