Constructing a resilient future by building to withstand floods

Building flood resilience requires communities to prepare for and mitigate the effects of climate change. Lee Davison, head of submissions – civils at McLaughlin...
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Firm sees strength in numbers

MACKENZIE Construction has launched a new collaborative initiative called ‘Strengthening our Foundations’, which aims to see the business partner up with other organisations  to...

Groundforce temporary works tool receives further upgrade

GROUNDFORCE Shorco has upgraded its YourSolution design tool for the fourth time since it was launched two years ago. Sheet and frame designs up to...

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...

Cairngorm Mountain funicular railway back in action following ‘complex’ civils work

THE Cairngorm Mountain's funicular railway is back in action following completion of repair works in what has been described as one of Scotland's 'most...

Contractors make progress on build of Peterhead substation

SSEN Transmission has said that 'excellent' progress is being made five months into the build of its new substation in Peterhead. Main contractor Balfour Beatty...
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Breathing new life into Glasgow’s built heritage

By MJ O'Shaughnessy, MD for Will Rudd Glasgow & Ireland With our city landscapes continually evolving, the eye is naturally drawn to the plethora of...

Major milestone reached in Renfrew Bridge project

A major milestone has been achieved in the delivery of the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde after the final section of...

Glasgow exhibition highlights role of civil engineers in tackling climate challenges

A new Glasgow exhibition is highlighting the role of civil engineers in helping society respond to the challenges of climate change and achieve net...
From left, sitting: George Bowie (Partner Arch Henderson), Marije Hulshof (CEO Royal HaskoningDHV), and Alan Kilbride (Principal Partner Arch Henderson). From left, standing: Jon Robinson (Global Director Water & Maritime, Royal HaskoningDHV) and Michiel de Jong (Business Unit Director Maritime & Renewables Europe, Royal HaskoningDHV).

Arch Henderson acquired by international consulting engineering firm

SCOTLAND-based maritime engineering firm Arch Henderson has been acquired by international consulting engineering company Royal HaskoningDHV. Arch Henderson will retain its brand name in the...

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...

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...

Barhale secures £2.8m Clyde Gateway package of works

BARHALE Scotland has been awarded a £2.8 million contract by Clyde Gateway Developments Limited to carry out remedial works to an unstable section of...

Glasgow bridge shortlisted for top engineering award

STOCKINGFIELD Bridge in Glasgow has been shortlisted in the 2022 Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) People’s Choice Award. The competition showcases projects that have a...

Bridge entry earns Scottish engineer recognition in global competition

A Scottish engineer has won bronze in an an international competition for her video tour highlighting the construction and design of some of Scotland’s...
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Govan–Partick bridge build creates more than one link

THE project manager on Farrans’ build of the recently opened £29.5 million Govan–Partick footbridge has revealed that forming close ties with the two communities...
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Dingwall firm secures contract for £1.9m Isle of Skye project

STRATH Civil Engineering has secured the £1.9 million contract for the creation of the Portree link road on the Isle of Skye. Work on the...

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,...

A platform for action as Kincardine Bridge work advances

OVER 30,000 tonnes of material have been used to create platforms to work from on the Transport Scotland project to demolish and replace part...

Barrhead firm lands £15.3m contract to upgrade North Uist pier

GEORGE Leslie Ltd has secured a £15.3 million contract to carry out upgrade works at Lochmaddy Pier in North Uist. Lochmaddy Pier is owned by...