Height of Scotland’s ‘most bashed’ bridge to be increased

WORK to replace the bridge deck on Scotland's most frequently struck bridge is to get underway. The Network Rail and North Lanarkshire Council project will...

Residents to benefit from Irvine road project

CONSTRUCTION has been completed on a major road project in Irvine, paving the way for a new residential development opportunity. Robertson Civil Engineering carried out...
Robert Ogg, MD Akela Construction

Scotland’s green skills shift: central belt’s workforce conundrum amidst energy boom

By Robert Ogg, MD of Akela Construction, part of the Akela Group AS we look towards 2030 and beyond, Scotland's energy infrastructure is poised for...

River Leven regeneration plans progressing

FIFE Council has confirmed it is investigating the best way to deliver £25 million of grant-funded infrastructure within the areas of Levenmouth and Glenrothes...

Advanced works underway on ‘next generation’ Glasgow building

DEANS Civil Engineering Scotland has commenced advanced works on behalf of CEG to prepare Glasgow's 33 Cadogan Street for development. Works include installing sheet piling around...

Sustainability through durability

This article contains paid-for content created in collaboration with Total UK – Bitumen Division. Rick Ashton, market development manager at Total UK – Bitumen Division,...
Adrian Whitefoot

New chair elected at Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association

ADRIAN Whitefoot has been elected as the new chair of the MCRMA (Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association), the trade body representing the metal...

Milestone reached on Benbrack Wind Farm build

JONES Bros has reached a critical construction milestone on its build of Benbrack Wind Farm in Carsphairn, Dumfries and Galloway, on behalf of Red...

Big-hearted civils contractor comes to the aid of Glenrothes sports and health hub

ADVANCE Construction has come to the rescue of Glenrothes Community Sports and Health Hub following an 'urgent request' for help to complete their building. The...
Video footage of Monklands Replacement Project enabling works

Video documents enabling works at site of landmark new North Lanarkshire hospital

A new video has been released detailing the challenging preparatory groundworks that are currently being carried out at the site of the new University...

Work to begin on improving resilience at A83 Rest and Be Thankful

PREPARATORY works to realign the southern end of the temporary diversion route at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful will start this week, Transport...

Water systems in fine health at new hospital

EDINBURGH’S new £150 million Royal Hospital for Children and Young People has utilised more than 300,000 Polypipe Permavoid and Polystorm-R components for water attenuation...

New transport hub tipped to benefit Stirling students

CONSTRUCTION work has been completed at the University of Stirling's new £1.1million transport hub. The civil engineering work was carried out by Robertson and comprised...
Angus MacGregor, BAM

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...

Will Rudd women wear many hats

In the week that we celebrate Women in Engineering, Gillian Ogilvie, MD at Will Rudd Edinburgh looks at the many hats the women at...
Andrew Yule on site with University of Glasgow students, showing them around the Lorne Hotel in Glasgow

Will Rudd appoints new director at Glasgow practice

CIVIL, structural and conservation engineering firm Will Rudd has promoted Andrew Yule to the role of director. Andrew has worked in the Glasgow practice for...

Edinburgh pupils achieve record score in digital engineering game

FOUR pupils from Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh have achieved the highest score in the Institution of Civil Engineers’ (ICE) CityZen digital game. Adam H,...
Event

George Leslie’s third annual Innovation Day hailed a success

GEORGE Leslie has hosted its third annual innovation day bringing together over 400 professionals from across the construction industry to focus on a more...

Narro appoints new MD

EMPLOYEE-owned structural and civil engineering consultancy Narro has announced a leadership transition, with Robbie Templeton succeeding Ben Adam as MD. Following the transition, Robbie Templeton...
building supplies

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...