Below the surface: landmark drainage system installed at Edinburgh Airport
SCOTLAND’S largest underground surface water drainage system has been installed by water infrastructure specialist SDS as part of a £23 million civil engineering programme...
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...
Balfour Beatty appoints new MD to lead UK Regional Civils business
BALFOUR Beatty has appointed Kay Slade as MD of the group's UK Regional Civils business.
Kay succeeds Mark Arrandale, who has been serving as interim...
Balfour Beatty confirms award of £185m A9 dualling contract
BALFOUR Beatty has confirmed it has been awarded a £185 million contract by Transport Scotland to dual the A9 between Tomatin and Moy, approximately...
George Leslie appointed to remove old pier at Brodick
GEORGE Leslie Ltd has been appointed by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) as principal contractor to remove the old pier at Brodick Ferry Terminal.
Work...
Peel Ports preparing Hunterston marine yard to support offshore wind sector
PEEL Ports Clydeport has signalled its intention to invest up to £150 million in the redevelopment of the Hunterston marine yard in Ayrshire.
Peel Ports...
Bridge film sees Scottish civil engineer shortlisted for international award
A Scottish civil engineer is celebrating after reaching the final of a global competition which challenges contestants to explain an aspect of civil engineering...
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...
Groundforce Shorco confirms upgrade of online design tool
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has announced the introduction of an 'industry first' in temporary works solutions.
Engineers and temporary works coordinators are set to get 'unprecedented access'...
Akela Group appoints two new managing directors
AKELA Group has announced two new managing directors of its construction and ground engineering subsidiaries.
Robert Ogg has been appointed MD of Akela Construction, while...
George Leslie makes a splash with annual Innovation Day
CIVIL engineering contractor George Leslie has hailed the collective desire of Scotland’s construction sector to tackle the pressing issues it faces after attracting a...
Lynebeg rail bridge installation marks A9 Dualling milestone
NETWORK Rail has announced it has demolished and replaced the bridge over the railway at Lynebeg, south of Inverness on the Highland Mainline between...
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...
Upgrades triple filter screening capacity at Tyndrum wastewater treatment works
STIRLINGSHIRE-based Tyndrum Wastewater Treatment Works has enhanced its process screening capacity by installing upgrades capable of handling more than triple its original volume.
The project,...
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...
George Leslie to commence repair work at Port Askaig Harbour
GEORGE Leslie is to begin work to repair damage sustained at Port Askaig Harbour following its refurbishment in 2024.
Argyll & Bute Council said the...
Civil engineer’s Forth Bridge replica could be created as official Lego set
A Scottish civil engineer has reached the halfway mark in a competition to create a new product for Lego.
Michael Dineen has accumulated over 5000...
Drones and lasers combine to help improve Scotland’s sewer network
SCOTTISH Water has announced that drones and lasers are being used together for the first time in Britain to improve Scotland’s sewers and help...
Transformation of Aberdour’s Silver Sands complete
NEWLAY Civil Engineering Ltd has completed a £1.3 million upgrade of Aberdour's Silver Sands.
Work began last autumn, with the project being completed on time...
