Caisson weighing over 3,200 tonnes attached to Lochmaddy Pier

GEORGE Leslie has attached a caisson weighing over 3,2000 tonnes to Lochmaddy Pier as part of the delivery of infrastructure improvements for the wider...
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...
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UHI Inverness CECA Academy Scotland graduates told of ‘unprecedented’ opportunities

UHI Inverness civil engineering operative students graduating from the CECA Academy Scotland have been told they are entering an industry with 'unprecedented' opportunities. Michael Butler,...
Nicol of Skene and GroundGuards partnership

Nicol of Skene and GroundGuards announce strategic partnership

CIVIL engineering business Nicol of Skene has announced a new strategic partnership with GroundGuards, a specialist in ground protection and safety products. The collaboration will...

Harnessing the benefits of modular bridging

WHILE Mabey Bridge has been providing modular panel bridging for decades, the industry is only now beginning to really harness the benefits of modular...

Contractor appointed to remove Kyleakin harbour structures

CALEDONIAN Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has appointed Leask Marine Limited to demolish redundant ferry berthing infrastructure at Kyleakin harbour. Orkney-based Leask landed the £140,000 contract...
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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...

Contractor to begin work on £11m flood protection project

RJ McLeod is to begin work on the £11 million Caol and Lochyside flood protection scheme this month (May). The 2km flood defence between the...
Fergus Aitchison

Glasgow-headquartered civil engineering consultancy names new MD

GLASGOW-headquartered civil engineering consultancy MHB Consultants has appointed Fergus Aitchison as its new MD. Founder Hendrie Barbour will subsequently move into the role of chairman...
Leo Quinn

Balfour Beatty appointed to civils frameworks

BALFOUR Beatty has announced it has been appointed as the sole contractor to both the SCAPE Civil Engineering framework, covering England, Wales and Northern...
Cairngorm funicular railway passing a low point

Finishing touches underway on £25m Cairngorm funicular railway project

FINISHING touches are being undertaken on the Cairngorm Mountain funicular railway following its reopening in January. Balfour Beatty led what has been described as one...
Robert Ogg, MD Akela Construction

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...

Civils sector takes centre stage in green recovery

ICE Scotland director Hannah Smith recently spoke to Project Scotland about the environmental challenges facing the nation’s infrastructure and why the time to act...

Akela Group secures £4.5m contract for Renfrew housing site

AKELA Group has been awarded a £4.5 million contract to provide civil engineering, infrastructure and surfacing works at a new residential site built by...
David Campbell

Harley Haddow appoints national director of civil engineering

HARLEY Haddow has announced the appointment of David Campbell as national director of civil engineering. With 30 years of experience - which includes two 11-year...

Civils specialist marks Scottish milestone

CIVILS and building contractor Farrans Construction has announced it is celebrating 75 years in Scotland having completed over 1GW of wind farms - enough...

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...
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...

Aberdeenshire civil engineering firm steps up diversification plans

ABERDEENSHIRE civil engineering specialist JKR Contractors is set to diversify into agriculture and property. The Ellon-based business has bought a 480-acre farm and eight residential properties, adding...
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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...