Number of issues still to be addressed in Scotland’s cladding bill

Keith Emmerson, associate in dispute resolution specialising in construction at Gillespie Macandrew LLP, discusses the potential implications of Scotland’s planned cladding remediation bill The Scottish...

Insurance repair specialist delivers festive fire warning

THE boss of an Edinburgh-based all-trades reinstatement firm is urging the public to stay safe this Christmas by taking extra care with electrical appliances...

Construction workers urged to be ‘Covid-19 smart’ in their free time

THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has repeated its 'urgent call' for Scotland's construction workers to be Covid-19 smart in their social lives. The organisation is...

Lovell honoured at global safety awards

LOVELL is celebrating after a double triumph at the International Safety Awards.  The British Safety Council presented an International Safety Award with merit to Lovell’s 34-home...

HSE urges dutyholders to check asbestos compliance

THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is marking Global Asbestos Awareness Week by advising dutyholders to check that they are compliant in areas that...

Report lays bare economic and health impacts of unhealthy buildings

UNHEALTHY buildings will cost the UK economy over £55 billion between now and 2060, according to a new report by research institute RAND Europe and...
Network Rail engineer

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...

Data reveals 170 fires at Scottish construction sites in last five years

NEW data from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has revealed there has been 170 fires at construction sites in the past five years. A...
Michael Fink, CEO of Mask Logic

PPE: one size doesn’t protect all

Michael Fink, CEO of Mask Logic, discusses the vital importance of respiratory protection WHEN PPE fit fails, protection fails. For too long, protective equipment in...

CITB to fund mental health training to support construction apprentices

THE Construction industry training board (CITB) is investing £90,000 to fund a pilot scheme which will provide mental health support for apprentices from the...

Amey’s utilities business scores top marks after audit reviewed Scottish Water account

AMEY has revealed its utilities business scored 100% for the third year running in the external Achilles health and safety audit. Achilles audited the utilities...

Scots firm at forefront of Covid-19 risk management solution for businesses

A Scottish technology firm is part of an international collaboration to help workplaces prevent coronavirus transmission via a 'pioneering' AI-based solution. Intense IT has created the...

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...

Safety app helps lone workers keep in touch

CONSTRUCTION workers operating alone can benefit from a safety app which sends out alerts if it detects something potentially unusual – such as a...
Jeremy Spence, route delivery director at Network Rail (Image: Network Rail)

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...

Highland Council ‘very close’ to full compliance with new fire alarm legislation

THE Highland Council has said it is 'very close' to full compliance with Scotland's new fire safety legislation. All homes in Scotland are now required...

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...
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NFRC launches new campaign to identify fragile roof risks

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has launched a new campaign to identify risk and prevent falls from height. Don’t Fall for Fragile is designed to...

Morgan Sindall reveals Scottish safety milestone

MORGAN Sindall Construction & Infrastructure has announced that the business has recorded 2.2 million person hours without a RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries Diseases and...

University develops ‘futuristic’ sensor to detect corrosion in major structures

RESEARCHERS have developed and patented a new corrosion sensor that they say could improve safety and reliability of large structures such as bridges and...