Construction Scotland and BRE Scotland invite you to their 2012 joint conference which will include the launch of Construction Scotland and the refreshed Strategy for Scotland’s Construction Industry 'Building for the Future'

The agenda for the event includes:

• Introduction to the refreshed industry strategy Building for the Future and the strategy action plan
• Launch of the new Industry Leadership Group for the Scottish Construction Industry
• Introduction to the new structure of Construction Scotland
• An update on Innovative Finance
• Presentation on Future Cities
• Networking lunch

iOS may have been the first out of the gate when it comes to a mainstream-accepted platform for mobile devices and technologies, but Android is quickly gaining steam in the market. No matter which platform a construction company chooses, the bigger trend is clear: Mobile is here to stay.

In the past, construction professionals needed to rely on handwritten notes to keep track of day-to-day information on the jobsite. Today, with an array of mobile devices, including smartphones, laptops, and tablets, it’s possible to automate these processes, making them more efficient and reliable.

by ALEX THOMPSON, Channel 4

It has become clear that Craig Whyte faces potentially serious sanctions, should he fail to appear at the coming debt-recovery case scheduled to happen in Edinburgh, possibly this side of Christmas.

You’ll recall that the company, One Stop Roofing Supplies, of Glasgow, is trying to recover just over £86,000 owed the company by the former Rangers owner Craig Whyte.

Exclusive: Marks & Spencer is suing Lend Lease Construction (EMEA) Ltd for £1.4 million plus damages and interest, after the installation of what it says was a defective glass system at a Manchester store.

According to documents obtained by CN from the Technology and Construction Court, the glass system was installed on a contract dated 21 July 1999, with works “practically complete” on 8 November of that year.

Working Well Together provides free event in Dumfries and Galloway

Contractors can secure ”potentially lifesaving advice” at a free half-day event aimed at preventing injury and ill health on site. HSE Construction Inspectors and leading members of the construction industry are teaming up to offer practical tips and guidance on how to manage key risks.

In the construction industry, being able to keep track of a workforce comprised of hundreds of mobile employees spread out across different jobsites can be a huge value on projects. This is why some construction companies are using RFID (radio-frequency identification) to track the exact location of each worker.

In Washington, D.C., for example, Grunley Construction, www.grunley.com, Rockville, Md., is using RFID for realtime workforce monitoring on two projects at American University for a period of 9-12 months.

Roofing contractor in St Augustine, FL services are now being offered through Roofing Emporium. This expert roofing company has increased its presence in St Augustine and is now offering its residential and commercial roofers to residents.

Roofing Emporium contractors have been on call throughout the hurricane season and are scheduled to continue working seven days a week to meet the growing demand for roofing services in Florida. More information about Roofing Emporium can be found by visiting this link http://www.roofingemporium.com/roofing-contractor-st-augustine-fl.

New infrared gas imaging camera equipped with a 75 mm lens; it iscertified for use in Class I Div 2 hazardous locations, enabling remote detection and visualization of gas leaks from a great distance

Opgal Optronic Industries, a Karmiel, Israel-based provider of thermal and long range near IR imaging solutions, announced a new long-range model of its EyeCGas infrared gas imaging camera, using a 75mm lens. The EyeCGas uses the company’s proprietary optical design, enabling remote inspection of potentially leaking areas by detecting and visualizing even the smallest gas leaks from hundreds of meters away. The company says EyeCGas is the only gas imaging camera certified for use in Class I Div 2 hazardous locations, meeting ATEX II 3G Ex nL IIC T6, ANSI/ISA-12.12.01, UL1604 and CSA C22.2 No. 213-M1987.

Murphy outlined its commitment to supporting new people entering the tunnelling industry through recent attendance at the first Industry and Community Days at Crossrail’s Tunnelling and Underground Construction Academy (TUCA).

Tunnelling and Underground Construction Academy is a new, purpose-built facility in Ilford, East London. Crossrail Ltd established TUCA in 2011 to address a shortage of people with the necessary skills to work in tunnel excavation and underground construction. Crossrail works closely with industry partners and professional bodies to ensure that the facilities and curriculum at TUCA meet current and future industry needs.

A Welsh builder has been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of gross negligence manslaughter in the case of a three-year-old girl who was killed when a substandard wall collapsed on top of her.

Builder George Collier was found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter today at Mold Crown Court in a case brought by the Crown Prosecution Service. His company, Parcol Developments Ltd, pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 at an earlier hearing.