Investment in technology helping to drive productivity for Akela
With demand for quality housing growing, the construction sector is having to adapt and think differently about how it can deliver against the backdrop...
Global Infrastructure announces 25 new appointments as growth continues
GLOBAL Infrastructure has announced the appointment of 25 new members of staff - including three directors.
The bolstering of its 200-strong team comes as...
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...
‘Mole’ brought on board for tunnelling project in Highlands
NETWORK Rail has tunnelled 33 metres under the Lynebeg railway as part of advance works for the A9 dualling between Tomatin to Moy.
It comes...
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...
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...
George Leslie named in top 50 fastest growing businesses list
GEORGE Leslie has been named in the Sunday Times Scotland Fast 50 after more than doubling its turnover in the last five years.
The Barrhead...
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...
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...
Scottish civils optimism at ‘six-year high’
CECA Scotland has revealed optimism within Scotland's civil engineering sector is at a six-year high as infrastructure 'stands ready' to deliver a jobs-led recovery.
However,...
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...
Council team praised for work on £11m Lochaber project
THE Highland Council team working on the Caol and Lochyside flood protection scheme in Lochaber has been praised for helping to provide protection to...
Turnkey service and product range help Mabey to stand out
Mabey Hire is a key player in the temporary works industry in Scotland, providing solutions for a wide range of projects. The firm’s Ryan...
Scottish civils workloads rebound ‘significantly’ in Q3
CECA Scotland's latest Workload Trends Survey has found that workloads and order books rebounded 'significantly' in Q3 of 2020.
This is in sharp contrast to...
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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...
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'...
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...
Agile approach holds key to GBSS Civil Engineering growth
GBSS Civil Engineering is embarking on a fresh chapter following the formation of a new management structure at the High Bonnybridge-based firm.
New MD David...
Engineering consultancy expands into Ireland
WILL Rudd Davidson is to expand operations into Ireland with a new office in Dublin.
The engineering consultancy employs over 80 staff in Scotland and...
