New portal launches to improve construction sector’s record on worker welfare and wellbeing
A new hub has been launched to help in the fight to reduce suicides and improve welfare and wellbeing in the construction industry.
The Make...
Easing out of lockdown: why we must all play by the rules
By David Shearer, managing director, HFD Construction
On the 23rd March, the First Minister issued guidance that placed Scottish construction sites into lockdown. Almost since that...
Construction workers amongst most vulnerable to Covid-19
NEW data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has shown that the construction industry in England and Wales is amongst the heaviest hit...
Edinburgh Boiler Company offers free gas safety checks following fatal blast
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is carrying out free gas safety checks for residents in the Baberton area of the city following the explosion...
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...
Moray Council upgrades 5,000 tenant fire alarms as new legislation looms
SOME 5,000 Moray council homes have had their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors upgraded, the area's local authority has announced.
It comes in line with...
HSE inspectors to make unannounced site visits
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will carry out unannounced building site visits during a month-long initiative to tackle poor standards and unsafe work.
'Health as...
Outgoing SELECT president warns over rise in ‘rogue’ tradespeople
THE outgoing president of SELECT has issued a warning about the rise of 'rogue' tradespeople masquerading as qualified electricians to take advantage of the...
Materials supplier joins Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme
CONSTRUCTION materials supplier Aggregate Industries has signed up to the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme in a bid to offer better assistance to staff and...
Contractor fined after Covid spot check at Manchester site
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed that a construction contractor has been fined after 'multiple' health and safety issues were identified during...
Roofing firm fined following fall from height
A Falkirk company specialising in roofing work has been fined after a self-employed roofer was seriously injured after falling from a roof while carrying...
Fife Council approves sprinkler retrofit programme for tower blocks
FIFE Council has approved recommendations to retrofit water-based sprinkler systems in all flats at Swan and Memorial Courts in Methil.
Subject to successful evaluation, the...
Charity calls for action to improve workplace mental health
AHEAD of World Mental Health Day, the Mates in Mind charity is urging construction leaders and government to take action to improve workplace mental health.
A...
Tradespeople prohibited from non-essential domestic jobs in level four areas
TRADESPEOPLE will be prohibited from carrying out non-essential work on homes in level four areas, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
Newly released guidance on the...
Linear Group acquires stake in fire safety consultancy
LINEAR Group has acquired a stake in fire safety consultancy Kyle Management Solutions, to create Linear Fire Safety (LFS).
Based in the group’s Glasgow HQ, the...
Housebuilder donates defibrillator to Helensburgh community
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has donated a potentially life-saving public access defibrillator (PAD) to the Helensburgh & Local District CPR/Defibrillator Association for the benefit...
Paisley contractor celebrates health and safety excellence
CLARK Contracts has celebrated health and safety excellence within the business by holding the firm's annual health and safety awards ceremonies.
Two events took place...
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...
Is your site safe for older workers?
IT’S widely recognised that older workers are crucial to curbing the construction industry skills gap, as reported by CIOB, but an ageing workforce can...
SBF marks milestone year by hosting Building Safety Act insight event
THE Scottish Building Federation (SBF) preceded its AGM last week with a legislative briefing from Michael Conroy, partner with Harper Macleod LLP, who provided...
