New tool could help indoor spaces be designed to reduce spread of Covid-19
THE University of Glasgow is developing a tool capable of predicting the spread of airborne droplets in a bid to help indoor spaces be...
Unlocking the lockdown– the twofold challenge facing construction industry
By Lesley McLeod, CEO, The Association for Project Safety
The need for construction hasn’t disappeared while we have all be stuck at home. People are...
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...
Building firm fined after worker suffers injuries at Kinross housing site
BREBNER and Williamson Limited, of Dalgety Bay in Fife, has been fined following an incident which saw a self-employed subcontractor sustain multiple fractures and...
Aberdeen construction event helps break down stigmas around health and wellbeing
THE importance of emotional wellbeing for construction workers in Scotland's north east was the focus of a recent Cala Homes subcontractor seminar.
The Foundations for...
Bellway site manager wins health and safety award
BELLWAY senior site manager Peter Lawrie has been presented with a national health and safety award.
The Bellway national UK awards, which is in its...
Bellway site manager recognised for health and safety achievements at national awards
BELLWAY site manager Frank McLaughlan has been highly commended at the national Homebuilder Safety Awards.
Frank and his team were recognised for their health and...
Knauf becomes official company supporter of Lighthouse construction charity
BUILDING products manufacturer Knauf has become an official company supporter of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity.
The firm said the partnership underscores Knauf’s commitment to...
RAAC repairs at Forres Academy estimated to hit £624,000
WORK costs relating to the discovery of RAAC at Forres Academy are expected to reach £624,000, Moray Council has said.
The local authority is currently...
Contractor looks to raise menopause awareness in the workplace
AHEAD of World Menopause Day, East Kilbride-based contractor akp has revealed it has engaged a menopause resilience expert to deliver a workshop to help...
Industry unites to promote fire sector skills
SELECT has revealed it helped to shape a new occupational qualification structure by the Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) industry that will lead...
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...
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,...
Hazard control specialist aims to help reduce stress in construction sector
RVT Group has revealed its commitment to providing construction professionals with a 'hassle-free' hazard control service.
The business highlighted the work done over the past...
Tower light risks ‘largely ignored’
Manufacturer says industry needs to address issues
THE potential danger of mobile tower lights as a health and safety hazard on construction sites continues to...
Pitched roof tile manufacturer invests in potentially life-saving equipment for its sites
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has bought new life-saving defibrillator units for its three sites.
The manufacturer of concrete derivatives in the pitched roofing market employs around...
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...
Making junctions safer in memory of Emma
RESPONDENTS to a new campaign launched in memory of a young architect who lost her life whilst cycling in Glasgow city centre have been...
New campaign launched to promote electrical safety
SELECT, the campaigning trade body for Scotland's electrical sector, has launched a new radio campaigning reminding landlords of their legal responsibilities.
The move coincides with...
Construction products regulator to be launched once building safety bill passes
THE UK Government has said it intends for its national regulator for construction products to become operational once the building safety bill has been...
