CIOB launches global survey to address mental health issues in construction
THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced that the third instalment in a series of studies into the mental health struggles of construction...
Network Rail prepares for Storm Bram
NETWORK Rail meteorologists are closely monitoring forecasts and supporting preparations ahead of Storm Bram hitting Scotland.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for...
It’s time to talk about mental health as much as physical safety in construction
By Rob Bewick, senior construction safety consultant at Thomas & Adamson
In the construction industry, health and safety is most often thought about in terms...
Council to discuss future of oil-leak hit school with £451,154 having already been spent
ABERDEENSHIRE Council is to meet next week to discuss the appropriate next steps for an oil-leak hit school.
Pupils and staff were moved out of...
Housebuilder delivers site safety talk and delivers biodiversity initiatives in Fife
BRIAR Homes has revealed how it has embedded itself into the Kennoway community following the start of construction at the firm's first Fife development,...
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...
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...
Why the UK needs to build more, build better and build beautiful…
By Lesley McLeod, chief executive, Association for Project Safety
EVERYWHERE you turn there’s building works. And, on larger sites, there are big signs shouting out...
New roof structures could be trialled in Dundee RAAC properties
PILOT works on five council properties affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) could be set to go ahead in Dundee, if councillors approve...
Industry charity launches new text service
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is launching a new text service to increase the options available for workers seeking to access support.
The text HARDHAT...
Russell Roof Tiles launches dedicated programme to support employee mental health
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced it is launching its first dedicated programme to support its team's mental health and wellbeing.
Unveiled on National Stress Awareness...
Mabey Hire recognised for health and safety achievements
MABEY Hire has achieved a 12th consecutive gold award at the 2024 RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Awards, leading to the...
Union voices concern over rise in construction injuries
NEW figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) showing a rise in construction injuries and a fall in prosecutions is a ‘dangerous cocktail’,...
Increased safety focus can bring lasting change
SOME of the health and safety measures which have taken on extra significance during the pandemic could have long-lasting positive implications for the construction...
Deal agreed to free up £10m to support Aberdeen residents affected by RAAC
THE Scottish Government has reached a funding deal with Aberdeen City Council to meet costs associated with addressing RAAC-affected properties in the Balnagask area...
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,...
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...
Engineering consultancy adopts electrolysed water cleaning and disinfection system
DOUGALL Baillie Associates (DBA) has announced it has become an early adopter of an electrolysed water cleaning and disinfection system as its staff begin the...
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...
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...
