Survey shows positive signs of ‘sustained’ Scottish civils recovery
A new study has highlighted signs of a 'sustained recovery' in the Scottish civils sector.
The latest Workload Trends Survey, conducted by trade association CECA...
Contract awarded for Dunfermline High Street project
FIFE Council has appointed Newlay Civil Engineering Ltd to carry out improvement works at the old Co-op site on Dunfermline High Street.
The site has been...
Upkeep issues could leave Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge idea all washed up
A specialist in ageing infrastructure has cast doubt on the practicalities of constructing a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The idea of a ‘fixed...
Conference to highlight space sector’s role in tackling climate emergency
THE space sector's contribution to tackling the climate emergency will be explored during a virtual conference organised by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)...
Iconic Edinburgh landmark to be restored to its former glory
RESTORATION work is set to start on the 32 metre-high Nelson Monument, which has graced the Edinburgh skyline for more than two centuries.
The monument...
Story Scotland celebrates 10-year anniversary
THE Scottish civil engineering division of Story Contracting is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month.
Since its inception in 2014, Story Scotland has delivered over...
Farrans launches application process for 2023 graduate and placement roles
CIVIL engineering and building contractor Farrans Construction has launched its application process for its next intake of graduates and placements for 2023.
The company revealed...
Engineering consultancy boosted by major Glasgow projects
WILL Rudd Davidson has revealed that investment in construction projects in Glasgow has provided a major boost for the consultancy.
The firm's Glasgow team is...
Winchburgh pupils get a taste of civils careers during M9 motorway junction visit
AS the new M9 motorway junction at Winchburgh nears completion following ten months of engineering and construction work, local school pupils became the first...
Gaining Ground
GROUNDFORCE is one of the country’s leading suppliers of rental equipment, specialising in specific sectors of the construction industry – mainly groundworks. The company...
Dougall Baillie Associates takes on more graduate apprentices
DOUGALL Baillie Associates (DBA) is continuing its development of graduate apprenticeships with a further intake for the coming academic year.
The East Kilbride-based firm has...
Scottish civils optimism at ‘six-year high’
CECA Scotland has revealed optimism within Scotland's civil engineering sector is at a six-year high as infrastructure 'stands ready' to deliver a jobs-led recovery.
However,...
Three-sector model strengthens Akela’s agility to flex with market needs
One year into his role as MD at Akela Construction, Robert Ogg tells Project Scotland about market dynamics, workforce shifts, and how Akela is...
Digging boom: critical need for asset searches
Richard Broome, MD at LSBUD, an online safe digging resource, discusses the surge in asset searches across the Covid-period and examines why the construction...
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...
Ground engineering sector still exploring full potential of AI
Oliver Smith, engineering director at Groundforce Shorco, answers Project Scotland's questions about sector trends, new innovations, Scottish projects, and the growing impact AI is...
New CECA Scotland chair appointed
MARK Bramley of Alness-based Pat Munro has been appointed chair of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Scotland.
He succeeds David Ross, MD of George...
Advance Construction invests in Northern Piling Ltd
ADVANCE Construction (Scotland) Ltd has made an equity investment in Northern Piling Ltd.
The move is designed to strengthen the collaboration between the businesses and...
WSP Highways director earns civil engineering recognition
STEVE Byer, a group director for WSP Highways, has been named a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in Scotland.
ICE Scotland has...
Crane infrastructure upgrade project complete at Greenock Ocean Terminal
QUAYSIDE crane rails have been removed and replaced at the Greenock Ocean Terminal as part of a new infrastructure and modernisation project that will...
