Covid-19 response ‘proves construction industry can change’
DAME Judith Hackitt has said the way the construction industry has responded to the Covid-19 challenge shows it is capable of making the necessary...
Study finds lack of comfort is causing workers to shun hard hats
AN industry study has found that a lack of comfort as being the main obstacle in putting workers off regularly wearing safety helmets on...
Remote work allows Inverness Campus projects to continue
REMOTE work has allowed two key projects on the Highland and Island's Enterprise's (HIE) Inverness Campus to progress during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Work is continuing...
CSIC to launch webinar series as part of its Covid-19 support initiative
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has launched a webinar event series as part of its i-Con Covid-19 support initiative for the built environment.
The first...
CIOB announces support for ‘Dementia Friends’ initiative
THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced that it is supporting the Alzheimer's Society's 'Dementia Friends' initiative.
Through the partnership, CIOB members will gain...
CITB apprenticeships manager embarks on marathon NHS charity challenge
A Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) apprenticeships manager who also referees professional football matches has vowed to run the equivalent of 10 marathons to...
Safe working practices help flooring firms complete ‘mammoth’ hospital task
A Hamilton-based flooring specialist has revealed details of its role in the construction of Glasgow's temporary NHS Louisa Jordan hospital.
The MacGregor Flooring Company said...
VR tool helps users ‘make the most’ of remote working opportunities
MOTT MacDonald has launched a new virtual reality (VR) and desktop product that helps users rehearse their construction and operational processes ahead of time.
Rehearsive...
Housing association secures £10m credit facility
KINGDOM Housing Association has confirmed it has agreed a revolving credit facility agreement with Lloyds Bank during the Covid-19 period after an open tender...
Housebuilder fast tracks charity donation to help those in need
A housebuilder is fast tracking a donation to help vulnerable people in Scotland during the Covid-19 pandemic.
CALA Homes (West) is gifting £2,000 to Social...
HS2 project managing director appointed
BALFOUR Beatty VINCI has appointed Michael Dyke as managing director to lead its landmark HS2 joint venture.
He will be tasked with providing strategic leadership...
Interserve hands over second phase of temporary hospital
INTERSERVE has completed the second phase of NHS Nightingale Hospital Birmingham with the handover of a further 390 beds.
This means the total number of...
Heriot-Watt University begins developing 5G Orkney project
RESEARCHERS from Heriot-Watt University are developing a 5G-powered digital twinning system that will map out the Orkney Islands' energy system.
The project, led by the...
CICV Forum welcomes raft of new members
MORE organisations have joined the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum to help the industry recover from the challenging Covid-19 situation.
78 individuals are now involved...
New graphic helps public understand essential construction work
A new infographic has been unveiled, which aims to provide clarity over essential work and help the public understand exactly what construction projects key...
Construction charity to offer free online wellbeing workshops
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity will be hosting a series of free online mental health training workshops later this month.
The initiative has been designed...
Malcolm Group concludes ‘largest’ Scottish lockdown industrial deal
CANMOOR has announced that Malcolm Group has agreed terms for 67,000 sq ft of warehouse space at Westway Park in Renfrew - representing the largest lockdown industrial deal...
Certification providers to help develop future strategy
SELECT, the trade body for the electrical industry in Scotland, has announced it has joined with other certification scheme providers to work with the...
Maxi secures contract at Livingston campus
MAXI Construction has been awarded a contract by West Lothian Council for Phase 3 and 4 works at Ogilvie School Campus in Livingston.
The works...
70 sheds delivered free to vulnerable people in Greater Glasgow
A manufacturer of garden sheds has delivered 70 small Shopping Sheds free of charge to vulnerable people throughout the Greater Glasgow area.
Most were delivered...
