Construction charity launches new resource to improve sleep health
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed its Helpline App has been upgraded with a new resource aimed at helping workers suffering from insomnia...
Glasgow aims for ‘softer’ look to city centre physical distancing measures
TEMPORARY infrastructure used to encourage physical distancing in Glasgow city centre has been upgraded to allow for a more 'welcoming' look and feel.
It has...
Changes to CCS checklist take effect
A new Monitors' Checklist is now in force for the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS), with updated questions on tackling illegal working and improving road safety.
The new...
Safe digging ‘anxiety’ keeping Brits awake at night
NEW research from LSBUD has claimed that Brits are embarking on so many DIY projects that concerns about staying safe while digging are keeping them...
Roofing contractor shows support for World Menopause Awareness Month
ROOFING contractor BriggsAmasco has shown its commitment to World Menopause Awareness Month by hosting a course for female staff to gain a better understanding...
Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum issues new essential guidance
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued new essential guidance to help the sector's operatives to continue to work safely,
The campaigning collective has...
Highland mine operator fined following death of electrician
THE operator of Europe's only quartz sand mine, located in the Highlands, has been fined after an experienced electrician was killed after being struck...
Safety group reports increase in construction site electricity breaches
THE Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 31% increase in the number of electricity breaches occurring on construction sites.
20,000 independent site inspections were...
First developer in Scotland signs for cladding remediation
PERSIMMON Homes is to fund and complete essential cladding work in buildings for which it is responsible for, after becoming the first developer in...
Study finds construction workers put their lives at risk by ignoring alarms
HIGH rise construction workers are ‘risking their lives’ by not treating evacuation alarms seriously enough, according to new research.
Researchers from the University of Greenwich,...
Contractor keeps up momentum on mental health campaign
WILLMOTT Dixon has launched the second in a series of infographics designed to encourage construction workers to talk, as part of the contractor's All...
Be Covid smart digital learning toolkit launched for Scotland’s construction industry
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has launched a new Covid smart training and learning programme for Scotland's construction industry.
The digital learning toolkit, created...
Construction bosses urged to invest in employee wellbeing
A new poll has claimed that construction employers are offering 'some of the lowest' levels of mental health and wellbeing support to staff across...
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...
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...
Paisley contractor backs campaign to end mental health stigma and discrimination
CLARK Contracts held a 'Tea and Talk' event across the firm's offices and sites to support Time to Talk Day on Thursday February 2.
Time...
Change in sprinkler regulations for new flats and social homes
THE Scottish Government has published guidance for the house building industry ahead of the introduction of new regulations on sprinklers.
The changes mean that all...
Finding a different pathway to my successful career in construction
By Elaine Perratt, assistant health and safety manager at Cruden Buildings & Renewals Ltd
When I was at school, I wasn’t academic; the thought of...
Union in warning over working while ill
Construction union UCATT says the absence of sick pay for some workers can endanger not only their own lives but also the safety of...
Moray firms offered free on-site Covid testing
MORAY businesses are being offered free on-site testing for staff without Covid-19 symptoms, as part of a north of Scotland-wide increased testing programme.
The offer...
