Keeping Scotland’s communites connected
By Peter Aramayo, projects director, Mabey Hire
IN the last decade, the Scottish Government has worked tirelessly to deliver major infrastructure improvements. You only have...
CECA Scotland unveils “concerning” figures on civils workloads
SCOTTISH civils workloads have fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter with future prospects continuing to “remain weak” according to CECA Scotland.
The “concerning” figures are based...
Engineering consultancy marks landmark year with revenue growth
EAST Kilbride-based engineering consultancy Dougall Baillie Associates has announced it is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with a 10% increase in both revenue...
Work set to start on next phase of Inverness active travel project
WILLS Bros Civil Engineering is set to commence work on the next phase of the Riverside Way project in Inverness.
The project will improve active...
Jones Bros hits major health and safety milestone on North Kyle project
JONES Bros Civil Engineering UK has hit the milestone of reaching 500,000 hours without recording a single lost time incident at its North Kyle...
McLaughlin & Harvey apprentice picks up top accolade
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has highlighted the achievements of trainee engineer Christy Dickson, who won the CECA Scotland Most Promising Apprentice 2023 award.
Christy joined the...
‘Vital’ Dumfries and Galloway pipeline to be replaced in £1.8m project
A 'vital' pipeline that delivers water to thousands of homes in Dumfries and Galloway is being replaced by Scottish Water as part of a £1.8...
One of Scotland’s ‘most complex’ civil engineering projects nears completion
WORK to reinstate the Cairngorm funicular railway is entering the final stages in what has been said to be one of Scotland's 'most complex...
Story named Rail Supplier of the Year at Scottish Transport Awards
STORY Contracting is celebrating after being crowned Rail Supplier of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards 2023.
The firm said the accolade recognises the...
Turnkey service and product range help Mabey to stand out
Mabey Hire is a key player in the temporary works industry in Scotland, providing solutions for a wide range of projects. The firm’s Ryan...
New civil engineering course hopes to tackle skills shortages
FOUR colleges in Scotland are to work together with industry partners to deliver a new civil engineering course.
The Energy Skills Partnership (ESP) has worked...
Restoration of bridge connecting Scotland and England receives major award
A project to restore the Union Chain Bridge, which connects Scotland and England, has been recognised by some of the world's leading engineering organisations.
A...
Jones Bros begins work on 20th Scottish wind farm project
JONES Bros Civil Engineering UK has commenced work on the build of the near £300 million North Kyle Wind Farm in East Ayrshire.
Once complete,...
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...
ICE Scotland judges wowed by STEM and safety achievements
ICE Scotland has revealed the regional winners of this year’s STEM Ambassador of the Year and the Princess Royal Award for Emerging Engineers, ahead...
ICE Scotland announces STEM Ambassador of the Year
KEVIN Smith has been announced as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland’s STEM Ambassador of the Year for his work to inspire young...
Story Contracting launches ‘virtual’ work experience scheme
STORY Contracting has launched a virtual work experience programme for young people across the UK, to ensure students don't lose out due to the...
Scotland’s Emerging Engineer 2021 named
ALICE Butler, a graduate at MHB Consultant, has been named Scotland’s Emerging Engineer 2021.
‘The Influence of Top-Hat Strengthening Solutions on Shear Stresses in a...
Will Rudd opens Inverness base and confirms raft of appointments
CIVIL, structural and conservation engineering practice Will Rudd has announced a raft of senior promotions and new appointments across its Glasgow, Dublin and newly...
Civils apprenticeship paves the way for a bright future
AN Airdrie civil engineering technician has hailed his apprenticeship for putting him on a path to be recognised as one of the most promising...
