HMP Perth initiative provides stepping stone into construction sector
HMP Perth's employability academy has helped a number of individuals secure employment in the construction sector.
Ran in collaboration with industry, the academy provides hands-on...
Construction apprenticeships offer ‘future-proof’ careers amid AI concerns
A GBSS Civil Engineering apprentice has revealed that he chose a career in construction as he believes the sector will continue to offer excellent...
Contractor opens new office in Cumbria to serve civils and building divisions
GRAHAM has opened a new office in Cumbria, which will be utilised by the contractor's civil engineering and building divisions.
Located at the Phoenix Enterprise...
Oban school pupils gain experience on £8.1m project
FIVE Oban High School pupils have gained experience on TSL Contractors' £8.1 million build of Camas House at the European Marine Science Park (EMSP)...
Glasgow-headquartered civils specialist continues English expansion
GLASGOW-headquartered civils specialist Mackenzie Construction has continued its expansion with the opening of a new regional hub in Stafford, joining other bases in Inverness,...
Construction product manufacturers report declining sales amid rising costs
NEW research has found that UK sales volumes for both heavy side and light side construction product manufacturers dropped in the first quarter of...
Wills Bros steps in to aid Highland community project
WILLS Bros Civil Engineering has supported the installation of a new footbridge near the Naver Bridge development it is completing on behalf of the...
Harley Haddow appoints national director of civil engineering
HARLEY Haddow has announced the appointment of David Campbell as national director of civil engineering.
With 30 years of experience - which includes two 11-year...
CECA Scotland Academy forum focuses on securing future workforce
CIVIL engineering employers, educators and industry bodies came together in Stirling recently for a CECA Scotland Academy forum focused on securing the workforce needed...
Burns & McDonnell appoints new head of civils, transmission & distribution
ENGINEERING and construction firm Burns & McDonnell has strengthened its UK Transmission & Distribution (T&D) practice with the appointment of Gareth James as head...
Engineering momentum: Highlands at the forefront of Will Rudd expansion plans
WHEN MJ O’Shaughnessy reflects on the past few years at Will Rudd, one theme comes up repeatedly: growth that is deliberate, people-driven, and rooted...
GRAHAM strengthens Irish operations with new Dublin office
GRAHAM has expanded its footprint in Ireland by opening a new Dublin office.
Located at Northwood Business Park in Santry, the contractor said the new...
Heriot-Watt University to open doors to public at engineering degree show
HERIOT-Watt University's Civil Engineering Degree Show is set to give the public a rare chance to see the ideas shaping the world around us.
Hosted...
McLaughlin & Harvey to lead £107m Port Ellen upgrade
CALEDONIAN Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has announced the appointment of McLaughlin & Harvey to lead construction work on the £107 million upgrade of Port...
Wills Bros Civil Engineering secures £12.1m Glasgow contract
WILLS Bros Civil Engineering has secured a £12.19 million contract to deliver the Argyle Street East Avenue project on behalf of Glasgow City Council.
Work...
PDM secures major wind farm contract win with Maxwell Construction & Civils
BUILDING materials merchant PDM has strengthened its relationship with Maxwell Construction & Civils after securing a £250,000 contract to support a wind farm infrastructure...
Highland CECA Scotland Academy graduates step straight into job interviews
THE latest cohort of UHI Inverness students to graduate from the CECA Scotland Academy have stepped into immediate job interviews to enter the civil...
Global Infrastructure announces 25 new appointments as growth continues
GLOBAL Infrastructure has announced the appointment of 25 new members of staff - including three directors.
The bolstering of its 200-strong team comes as...
Balfour Beatty appoints new MD to lead UK Regional Civils business
BALFOUR Beatty has appointed Kay Slade as MD of the group's UK Regional Civils business.
Kay succeeds Mark Arrandale, who has been serving as interim...
CK Construction launches under leadership of Andrew Dallas
SCOTLAND'S newest construction firm, CK Construction, has officially launched, strengthening the CK Group’s presence in the market and adding capacity to support housing delivery...
