19th century viaduct ‘returned to former glory’ in £2 million project

THE iconic Westfield Viaduct in Falkirk has been 'returned to its former glory' in a £2 million restoration project. Funded by the National Highways' Historical...

ICE Scotland announces STEM Ambassador of the Year

KEVIN Smith has been announced as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland’s STEM Ambassador of the Year for his work to inspire young...

BAM Nuttall completes Shetland remote robot trial in ‘UK first’

BAM Nuttall has announced it has successfully trialled the integrated Trimble X7 laser scanner with Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot in a remote construction site...
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Ocean Kinetics appoints commercial manager to drive growth in key sectors

OCEAN Kinetics has appointed chartered civil engineer Shane Jamieson as the company’s new commercial manager. The move is designed to help drive growth in the...

Work begins on West Lothian bridge

CONSTRUCTION to replace Skolie Burn Bridge between Addiewell and Loganlea in West Lothian has begun. The project, costing £2.4 million, is expected to be completed...

Civils specialist plants its place as a contractor of choice

A business decision made by Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK upon its founding in the 1950s is helping the company overcome current-day global issues...

TSL launches new utilities division

TSL Contractors has launched its own utilities division, with the move described as enabling the firm to provide a full range of Water Industry...

Work complete on ‘game-changer’ quay at Port of Nigg

FARRANS Construction has completed works on the build of the Port of Nigg's new East Quay. Measuring 225m long and 50m wide, it increases the...

Growing flood risk requires fresh approach to delivery and funding

Stephen Taylor, associate director at Turner & Townsend,  explores how Scotland can deliver a fresh approach to delivering flood protection schemes THE impact of climate...

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...
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Will Rudd appoints new director at Glasgow practice

CIVIL, structural and conservation engineering firm Will Rudd has promoted Andrew Yule to the role of director. Andrew has worked in the Glasgow practice for...

Firm completes bridge project five weeks ahead of schedule

THE rebuild of a bridge 'vital' to a Clydesdale community has been completed five weeks ahead of schedule. I & H Brown carried out the...

Scottish Civil Engineering Awards launched

THE search is underway for Scotland’s top engineering and construction projects with the launch of the 2020/21 Scottish Civil Engineering Awards. Organised jointly by CECA...

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...

Glasgow-based civil engineer earns landmark title

THE Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has announced it has awarded its first Chartered Infrastructure Engineer (CIE) title to Chris Landsburgh, a decarbonisation director...
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Scottish super-quarry gets connected for the first time

Europe’s largest quarry predicts boost in productivity thanks to satellite broadband installation from Scottish Company, Internet Anywhere It’s the largest super-quarry in Europe producing more...

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...
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Civil engineering academy launches at HMP Perth

HMP Perth has become the first prison in Scotland to offer a civil engineering training programme for people in custody. Established by the Civil Engineering...

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...
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Delivery partners named for £450m investment in north of Scotland’s electricity system

SCOTTISH and Southern Electricity Networks has confirmed the companies that will deliver a £450 million programme of investment in the north of Scotland’s electricity...