Interserve deploys 150 mental health first aiders
INTERSERVE Construction has announced it has deployed 150 mental health first aiders to support colleagues.
With Covid-19 potentially heightening stress, anxiety and social isolation, Interserve's...
Housebuilder delivers site safety message to Chryston pupils
CALA Homes (West) recently visited Chryston Primary School to talk to children about the housebuilding industry and educate them about the dangers of playing...
John Heaney Electrical appoints new health and safety manager
LIVINGSTON-based John Heaney Electrical has announced the appointment of Garry Eggo as its new health and safety manager, following the retirement of Matt Bamford.
Bringing...
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...
SSE has one million reasons to celebrate safety on Berwick Bank project
SSE is celebrating hitting the milestone of one million hours of safe contractor working on its offshore Berwick Bank Wind Farm super project.
The safety...
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...
Whole life safety is vital on infrastructure projects
In the wake of the tragic events in Genoa, where 43 people died when a section of the Morandi Bridge suddenly collapsed, Lesley McLeod,...
BAM announces charity partnership with the British Heart Foundation
BAM Construct UK has revealed the firm has chosen the British Heart Foundation (BHF) as its national charity partner for the next two years.
Beth...
Lochlie Construction Group earns double certification for fire door safety
MULTI-trade principal contractor Lochlie Construction Group has announced that the company has officially achieved BM TRADA Q-Mark certification for both Fire Door Installation (STD052)...
Covid-19 halts repair of Edwardian bridge
THE project to repair the Cambus O'May suspension footbridge has been paused until the current Covid-19 restrictions in Scotland are eased, Aberdeenshire Council has...
Scotland considers introducing building safety levy
A tax on developers to raise funds to help fix building safety issues is to be considered in Scotland.
The proposed Scottish building safety levy...
Overconfidence ‘putting Scottish homeowners at risk’
WE have become a nation of ‘YouTube DIYers’ according to new research from Electrical Safety First, which reveals over 2.7 million Scots would happily use...
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...
Health and safety hat-trick for Mactaggart & Mickel Homes
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel Homes has scored a health and safety hat-trick, achieving three ‘Commended Site’ awards in the first stage of the 2018...
Kier Group helps produce video highlighting risks of hands-free calls whilst driving
THE Kier Group has rolled out a video to its staff that is hoped to reduce the amount of hands-free phone calls made by...
NASC safety report reveals record low number of accidents
SCAFFOLDING and access trade body NASC has released its 2025 Safety Report, which highlights continued improvements in health and safety standards across the industry.
The annual...
Marley launches campaign to keep roofers safe in winter
MARLEY has launched a winter safety campaign to support roofers and other outdoor construction workers.
From icy conditions to sheltering from heavy rainfall, the roof...
Livingston event to address ‘confusion’ over RAAC issues in public buildings
WORRIED owners and managers of public buildings in Scotland are being offered specialist support to navigate the RAAC concrete crisis.
Those with responsibility for buildings...
Study finds lack of comfort is causing workers to shun hard hats
AN industry study has found that a lack of comfort as being the main obstacle in putting workers off regularly wearing safety helmets on...
Breathing Space Bench unveiled to mark Mental Health Awareness Week
SPRINGFIELD has announced it has installed another Breathing Space bench at the Kinloch Gardens development in Blairgowrie.
In partnership with Kingdom Housing Association, the housebuilders...
