A major employer in the Scottish construction sector is taking part in a pioneering study into how flexible working could be introduced on construction sites.
Sister companies BAM Nuttall and BAM Construct UK - behind major schemes in Scotland including Edinburgh’s Capital Square and Glasgow’s Atlantic Square - are supporting the Construction Pioneers programme.
The study will look at the challenges in achieving flexible working on site and propose practical ways forward.
The programme is the first of its kind in the construction industry and is being led d by industry body Build UK together with workplace consultancy Timewise.
Andrea Singh, executive director for BAM, said: “Creating solutions that would give us the ability to offer more flexible working arrangements would bring so many benefits. These challenges this affect our ability to recruit and retain people from a diverse group, especially women, in an industry with a critical need to do so, to redress the skills shortage.
“Our work/life balance affects our mental health and our personal wellbeing. Our industry places high demands on our people and too many have struggled to cope with mental health pressures as a result. In the most extreme cases this can lead to catastrophic outcomes. We need to find better answers, helping our teams achieve a better balance and reaping the rewards that this will bring on both personal and business levels.”
