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Construction & site work — Edinburgh

V-TUF supplies M-Class and H-Class dust extractors, industrial vacuums and site cleaning equipment to construction contractors, principal contractors, refurbishment specialists and demolition operators across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Edinburgh's construction market is driven by the Granton Waterfront regeneration (150 hectares of mixed-use development), Haymarket commercial quarter, Edinburgh Airport expansion, Edinburgh BioQuarter life sciences campus at Little France, and a sustained capital works programme across NHS Lothian at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital and St John's Hospital Livingston.

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Dust extraction for Edinburgh construction sites

V-TUF MIDI HSV — H-Class dust extractor

H-Class extraction (H14 HEPA, 99.995%) for high-hazard silica dust on Edinburgh construction sites — cutting, grinding, drilling or chasing concrete, brick, stone or mortar. Mandatory for works inside the NHS Lothian estate under ICRA protocols. The correct specification for Edinburgh's substantial sandstone and Victorian masonry refurbishment sector and for demolition and groundworks phases on Granton Waterfront and Haymarket. Available in 110V and 240V. SKU MIDIH240.

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V-TUF MINI HSV — M-Class dust extractor, compact

M-Class extraction (H13 HEPA, 99.9%) for general construction dust. Available in 110V and 240V. SKU MINIHSV240.

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V-TUF MIGHTY HSV — 21L M-Class dust extractor

21-litre wet/dry capacity, autostart power take-off, H13 HEPA filtration. The correct specification for multi-trade sites on the Granton Waterfront, Haymarket and University of Edinburgh programmes. SKU MIGHTYHSV240.

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Compliance for Edinburgh construction sites

• COSHH 2002 — construction dust: Silica dust from cutting, grinding or drilling masonry is a COSHH Category 1 carcinogen. H-Class extraction is mandatory. General construction dust (drywall, timber) requires M-Class as minimum. COSHH applies identically across Great Britain including Scotland.
• CDM 2015: Principal contractors on Edinburgh construction projects must ensure COSHH-compliant dust control is in place and documented in the Construction Phase Plan.
• Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 — H-Class extraction mandatory for any work near or involving asbestos-containing materials in pre-2000 Edinburgh buildings. Edinburgh's Victorian and Edwardian sandstone tenements and commercial buildings, the Granton Waterfront former gasworks and industrial estate, and Edinburgh's pre-2000 university and civic estate all present ACM risk in pipe lagging, insulation, textured coatings and fire protection on refurbishment and regeneration programmes.
• ICRA — NHS Lothian: Any construction or maintenance inside the NHS Lothian estate — including Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital and St John's Hospital Livingston — requires an ICRA before starting. H-Class extraction is mandatory for Type C and D work in clinical areas.
• SEPA — site runoff: Construction site runoff and wash-down water in Scotland is regulated by SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) rather than the Environment Agency.
• 110V on site: All V-TUF M-Class and H-Class extractors available in 110V CTE.

Further reading on dust control, COSHH compliance and extraction class requirements for Edinburgh construction sites:

• Silica dust on construction sites: what the regulations actually require →
• M-Class or H-Class: why it depends on what the building is made of →
• ICRA in healthcare construction: what contractors working inside hospitals need to know →
• Asbestos in construction: what CAR 2012 requires for contractors in pre-2000 buildings →

COSHH Regulations 2002 → CDM 2015 → Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 → ICRA → Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 →

Frequently asked questions

What dust extraction is required for works at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh?

Any construction or maintenance inside the NHS Lothian estate — including the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France — requires an ICRA before starting. For Type C and D work in clinical areas, H-Class extraction is mandatory. The V-TUF MIDI H-Class (MIDIH110 / MIDIH240) with sealed filtration and HEPA-certified disposal is the correct specification. Contact 01522 787978 for next-day supply to Edinburgh construction sites.

Is COSHH dust extraction the same in Scotland as in England?

Yes — COSHH 2002 and CDM 2015 apply identically across Great Britain including Scotland. M-Class for general construction dust, H-Class for silica and other hazardous dusts. The only material difference is that environmental permitting and water discharge in Scotland is regulated by SEPA rather than the Environment Agency.

Can I set up a trade account for Edinburgh construction supply?

Yes. V-TUF operates trade and contractor account terms for commercial buyers across Scotland. Next-day delivery to EH postcodes on stocked items. Contact 01522 787978 and mention Scotland contractor account at first contact.

Servicing, spares and ongoing support

All V-TUF dust extractors are supported with UK-based spare parts availability and full servicing support. HEPA filter cartridges and certified disposal bags held for ICRA-compliant use across the NHS Lothian estate.

V-TUF Support Hub → Spare parts for all machines →

For technical support, spare parts queries or servicing requirements — telephone 01522 787978.