The construction industry is facing a mental health crisis. Construction workers are statistically less than half as likely to suffer from work related stress, depression or anxiety than the working population as a whole. But they are four times more likely to take their own lives. We need to encourage open communication, recognise the signs, […]
Ben Mottershead of leading coatings manufacturer, Bradite, examines what is involved when undertaking the painting of industrial flooring. Whether you’re painting flooring in a warehouse, workshop, school or hospital kitchen, an underground car park, or even something more challenging like an aircraft hangar, site preparation and product selection are the keys to success. It is […]
The final report from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry chronicles failures in the construction industry, the council, regulators and central government. The issue of fire safety may not seem pressing within the painting and decorating sector, however, paint has become an integral part of any fire risk assessment. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in […]
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will be hosting its first Construction, Skills and Community Wealth Conference in Scotland this Thursday, 5 September. The one-day event in Perth will include a keynote speech from Tom Arthur, Minister for Employment and Investment, Scottish Government. This event marks the launch of a revitalised engagement programme for employers […]