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...

Scots teenager ‘can’t stop smiling’ after landing civil engineering apprenticeship

A Scottish teenager is celebrating after landing his 'dream' job with AC Land Regeneration, a division of Advance Construction Scotland. Former Dumbarton Academy pupil Caiden...

New geotechnical solutions help tackle affordable housing shortfall

There is no silver bullet to the shortage of affordable housing across the UK. Debate over the barriers to meeting targets is complex; not...
Fiona Hyslop

Preparatory works begin on fourth section of A9 Dualling between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig

PREPARATORY works are underway on the fourth section of A9 Dualling between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig. The works, which are anticipated to continue until early...

Digital tools help provide model solution in Sighthill

BAM Ritchies, the ground engineering and geotechnical division of BAM Nuttall Ltd, has revealed details of its key role in a project in a...
Amrit Singh

GBSS teams up with Tigers to help train next generation of construction workers

GBSS Civil Engineering has spoken of the collaborative relationship it has formed with Tigers Group, the training organisation for young people which is helping...
Aerial view of Comrie

Balfour Beatty awarded £27m Comrie flood protection scheme

BALFOUR Beatty has secured a £27 million contract to deliver the Comrie flood protection scheme on behalf of Perth and Kinross Council. Awarded through the...

Record year for ‘safe digging’ searches

LSBUD, an online safe digging resource, has revealed it welcomed more than 3.4 million searches - a new record - for underground pipes and...

Narro hits milestone of 100 employees

NARRO has announced that it has hit the milestone of 100 permanent employees for the first time in its 37-year history. On Monday, Chlöe Chandler...

Global Infrastructure eyes continued growth with opening of new Inverness office

HIGHLANDS-based civil engineering and construction contractor Global Infrastructure has opened a new office at Aurora House at Inverness Campus. The firm's operational base will remain...

Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation names new sales director

POLYPIPE Civils & Green Urbanisation has appointed Clark McAllister as its new sales director. McAllister, who has been with Polypipe for 27 years, joins from...

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...

Akela’s one-stop-shop approach chosen for Carntyne affordable homes

AKELA Construction, Akela Ground Engineering, and DGM Surfacing Ltd, all part of the Akela Group, are continuing to support AS Homes (Scotland) with the...
David Owens and Bart Kulej, GBSS Civil Engineering

Agile approach holds key to GBSS Civil Engineering growth

GBSS Civil Engineering is embarking on a fresh chapter following the formation of a new management structure at the High Bonnybridge-based firm. New MD David...

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...

RJ McLeod to begin works at Uig Harbour

RJ McLeod is to start infrastructure improvement works at Uig Harbour this week, The Highland Council has announced. The project will bring an extended marshalling...
MJ O’Shaughnessy

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...

Sheet piling specialist urges industry to focus on embedded carbon reduction

SHEET Piling UK is urging the construction industry to make 2024 a year in which it commits to reduce the amount of embedded carbon...
GBSS award win

Falkirk civils firm honoured at supply chain awards

FALKIRK-based civil engineering firm GBSS has been named Supply Chain Partner of the Year at the Tilbury Douglas Scottish Supply Chain Roadshow. The accolade was...

Civils specialist invests for future growth

CIVIL engineering specialist Mackenzie Construction has announced completion of a number of key investments as it focuses on future growth. The business has invested in...