Historic civil engineering artefacts available to view in virtual tour
MEMBERS of the public are being given the chance to view some of Scotland’s most historic civil engineering memorabilia online, thanks to the work...
Robertson lays the groundwork for refurbishment project
ROBERTSON has started enabling works on a £12 million project at the University of Edinburgh’s Darwin building.
The work will last 18 months, with the site being prepared for refurbishment...
New BT facility to study animal-inspired excavation techniques
BT has said it aims to put the UK at the forefront of a 'new era' of robotic development for telecoms and civil engineering.
It...
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,...
Scottish super-quarry gets connected for the first time
Europe’s largest quarry predicts boost in productivity thanks to satellite broadband installation from Scottish Company, Internet Anywhere
It’s the largest super-quarry in Europe producing more...
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,...
Winchburgh water mains upgrade work begins
WORK is underway on a water mains upgrade worth more than £1 million near Winchburgh village to future-proof the system by significantly increasing capacity.
Morrison...
Sisk completes acquisition of Farrans
JOHN Sisk & Son (Sisk) has completed the acquisition of Farrans Construction, in a move it says will unlock new opportunities for delivering major...
New head for Barhale Scotland
CIVIL engineering and infrastructure specialist Barhale has announced the appointment of Lee Hollywood as the new lead for its Scottish operation.
Originally joining the firm...
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...
Sisk reaches agreement to buy Farrans Construction
DUBLIN-headquartered Sisk has reached an agreement to acquire Farrans Construction in a deal tipped to unlock new opportunities for delivering major infrastructure projects across...
GRS completes acquisition of ground stabilisation ‘disruptor’ Soil Science
CONSTRUCTION materials group GRS has acquired start-up ground stabilisation and enabling works contractor Soil Science Ltd in a multi-million pound deal.
The bolt-on acquisition is...
Preferred route option announced for ‘challenging’ section of A9 scheme
THE preferred route option for the section of the route between Pass of Birnam and Tay Crossing section of the A9 dualling programme has...
Farrans opens applications for 40 graduate and placement positions
FARRANS Construction has opened the application process for 40 positions on its graduate programme, Farrans Foundation, with intake dates in June and September 2026.
The...
Glasgow’s Cathcart set for £750,000 sewer network upgrade
SCOTTISH Water is to invest £750,000 into the upgrade of the sewer network in the Cathcart area of Glasgow.
The project will look to address...
Farrans to host meet the buyer event ahead of £59m Renfrewshire project
FARRANS Construction is to hold a meet the buyer event in Renfrew ahead of its £59 million build of a bridge connecting Paisley town...
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...
RJ McLeod to begin next phase of £11m flood protection scheme after Christmas break
RJ McLeod is to begin the next phase of the Highland Council's £11 million flood protection scheme at Caol and Lochyside in January.
Work on...
GBSS Civil Engineering makes senior appointment to support growth plans
FALKIRK-based GBSS Civil Engineering has appointed Lee Marshall as operations manager as it continues to scale up operations and services across Scotland.
Lee joins GBSS...
Communication is key for flood protection initiative
THE £15.7 million Stonehaven flood protection scheme, to be completed by McLaughlin & Harvey, will see homes and businesses protected from flooding around the...
