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...
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...
Jones Bros begins work on 20th Scottish wind farm project
JONES Bros Civil Engineering UK has commenced work on the build of the near £300 million North Kyle Wind Farm in East Ayrshire.
Once complete,...
Farrans launches search for next intake of graduates
CIVIL engineering and building contractor Farrans Construction has launched its application process for 50 positions on its graduate programme, Farrans Foundation, with intake dates...
Highland Council launches engineering recruitment drive
THE Highland Council is looking to recruit engineering staff to help deliver key infrastructure projects across the constituency.
With the local authority having responsibility for...
Akela secures another major contract in Penicuik housing project
AKELA Construction has secured another contract as part of the creation of a new community in Penicuik.
The latest contract for Avant Homes will deliver...
Major milestone reached on Highland bridge build
WILLS Bros has welcomed local school pupils to see the progress being made on the build of the new Naver Bridge on the A836...
‘Bolder’ steps required to meet Scotland’s infrastructure decarbonisation goals
A new report has highlighted the need for 'bolder' steps to enable quicker and more effective decarbonisation of Scotland's infrastructure.
The Institution of Civil Engineers...
Procurement process begins for fifth A9 Dualling programme contract
THE procurement process is formally underway for the fifth A9 Dualling programme contract, for the Pitlochry to Killiecrankie project.
A contract notice published by Transport...
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...
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...
Engineering consultancy marks landmark year with revenue growth
EAST Kilbride-based engineering consultancy Dougall Baillie Associates has announced it is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with a 10% increase in both revenue...
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...
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...
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...
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...
There’s life in the old girl yet
IN 2009, the Forth Estuary Transport Authority embarked on a competitive tender process for an estimated £15m package of works for the approach viaduct...
Senior lecturer rewarded for inspiring next generation of civil engineers in Scotland
DR Rebecca Wade has been crowned the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland’s STEM Ambassador of the Year.
The senior lecturer in environmental science at...
Time for warm words to be replaced with concrete plans
By Grahame Barn, chief executive of CECA Scotland
IN 2021 we will hopefully leave Covid-19 behind us as the vaccine programme is rolled out, but...
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...
