Flooding action plan for homeowners and businesses launched
THE Scottish Government has launched an action plan to help homeowners and businesses prevent damage caused by flooding this winter.
The Living With Flooding document...
Green light for 48 new Linlithgow apartments
MacTaggart & Mickel has been granted planning permission to build 48 new apartments on a brownfield site at a former petrol filling station in Linlithgow.
Homeowners warned over risk of ‘scammers’ ahead of new legislation on alarms
TRADE body SELECT has joined the Society of Chief Officers of Trading Standards in Scotland (SCOTSS) to warn that heat, smoke and carbon monoxide...
Safety on the agenda at new masterclass
MORE than 50 Scottish construction professionals attended the first in a new series of "masterclasses" promoting workplace health, safety and welfare.
The seminar was hosted by...
Construction site electricity breaches rise by 12%
THE Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 12% increase in the number of electricity breaches on UK construction sites.
The report was based on...
Demolition firm fined after worked injured in fall at Aberdeen warehouse
A demolition company has been fined over £40,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries after falling six metres through a roof opening during a...
‘New and improved’ exoskeleton tipped to help prevent construction-related injuries
HILTI has announced the launch of a 'new and improved' version of its wearable EXO-O1 skeleton, the EXO-S, which offers relief for above shoulder...
Callendar site honoured for safety and design features
AN affordable housing development near Callendar has been recognised for the safety of the site’s Covid-19 arrangements, relationship with neighbouring businesses and the use...
Construction industry steps up focus on mental health
CITB has marked Mental Health Awareness Week by pledging its continuing support to training and understanding.
A study compiled by the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity...
Group reports 23% rise in number of dust breaches on construction sites
THE Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 23% rise in the number of dust breaches occurring on construction sites.
The increase is detailed in...
SELECT launches campaign ahead of new heat and smoke alarm regulations
SELECT has launched a new public safety campaign to help raise awareness of impending heat and smoke alarm regulations.
Set to be introduced across Scotland...
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...
FMB marks National Stress Awareness Day by urging builders to prioritise mental health
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is marking National Stress Awareness Day by urging building companies across the UK to prioritise mental wellbeing.
With the...
Remote monitoring and rails painted white to keep railway moving amidst heatwave
REMOTE monitoring equipment is amongst a series of measures being deployed on Scotland's railway to ensure rail travel can continue amidst the heatwave.
Network Rail...
Employers urged to prepare for rise in mental health issues
EMPLOYERS have been urged to prepare for a rise in mental health problems during the current lockdown period, following new research.
The Building Engineering Services...
Contractor continues to shine a light on mental health issues in construction
WILLMOTT Dixon is helping to shine a light on mental health issues in the construction sector by releasing a new Z-Card, which provides a...
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,...
New webinar will address health and safety updates for Scottish construction sector
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is to host a health and safety webinar, designed to provide updates and the latest developments to help the...
University looks to construction to help lower farming deaths
THE University of Aberdeen has helped develop a new training course designed specifically for farmers based on non-technical skills from the construction and aviation...
Public inquiry to be held over hospital issues
THE Scottish Government has confirmed that a public inquiry will be held to examine problems found at the new Royal Hospital for Children and...
