MJ O’Shaughnessy

Engineering momentum: Highlands at the forefront of Will Rudd expansion plans

WHEN MJ O’Shaughnessy reflects on the past few years at Will Rudd, one theme comes up repeatedly: growth that is deliberate, people-driven, and rooted...
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...
Wills Bros

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...
KerbDrain inlet plugs

‘Industry first’ inlet plugs tipped to enhance road project contractors

ACO Technologies has launched a reusable range of inlet plugs for its KerbDrain range, designed to boost civil and highways contractors working on road...

Civils specialist invests for future growth

CIVIL engineering specialist Mackenzie Construction has announced completion of a number of key investments as it focuses on future growth. The business has invested in...

Etive Consulting Engineers appoints new director

EDINBURGH-headquartered Etive Consulting Engineers Limited has expanded the company's board with the appointment of Alastair Manson as a director. Operating from the firm’s Inverness office,...

‘Vital’ Dumfries and Galloway pipeline to be replaced in £1.8m project

A 'vital' pipeline that delivers water to thousands of homes in Dumfries and Galloway is being replaced by Scottish Water as part of a £1.8...

Civil engineer to share experience of dealing with aftermath of Beirut explosion

A Scottish-based engineer’s efforts to help his compatriots following August’s deadly explosion in Lebanon will be shared at an event organised by the Institution...

Old footbridge successfully removed at Port Glasgow Railway Station

NETWORK Rail and Story Contracting have successfully removed the old footbridge at Port Glasgow Railway Station as part of a £5 million access for...

Civils work due for completion at Grangemouth Energy from Waste facility

ELYSIUM Construction is set to complete civil engineering works for Earls Gate Energy Centre (EGEC), a new Energy from Waste facility in Grangemouth designed...

Big-hearted civils contractor comes to the aid of Glenrothes sports and health hub

ADVANCE Construction has come to the rescue of Glenrothes Community Sports and Health Hub following an 'urgent request' for help to complete their building. The...
Hunterston

Peel Ports preparing Hunterston marine yard to support offshore wind sector

PEEL Ports Clydeport has signalled its intention to invest up to £150 million in the redevelopment of the Hunterston marine yard in Ayrshire. Peel Ports...

New competition gives Scots pupils a taste of civil engineering challenges

A new competition has been launched with the aim of encouraging students in Scotland to consider careers in civil engineering. Secondary schools are being urged to...

High-tech golf experience set to tee off following ‘complex’ site works

A new high-tech golfing experience is set to open in Rutherglen on Friday 16 December following the completion of core civil and structural services...

Work set to start on next phase of Inverness active travel project

WILLS Bros Civil Engineering is set to commence work on the next phase of the Riverside Way project in Inverness. The project will improve active...
Fergus Adams, DBA

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...
Portable dive tank at George Leslie Innovation Day

George Leslie makes a splash with annual Innovation Day

CIVIL engineering contractor George Leslie has hailed the collective desire of Scotland’s construction sector to tackle the pressing issues it faces after attracting a...
Judy Whyte, provost of Aberdeenshire, with the Scottish Water team

Work complete on £60m revamp of 19th century Aberdeenshire WTW

SCOTTISH Water has reached a major milestone on its £60 million project to revamp Invercannie Water Treatment Works in Aberdeenshire with the facility now...

Advance Construction Group unveils new division

THE Advance Construction Group has launched a new division called WRS Structures Ltd, which will deliver reinforced concrete frames and structured steel buildings, as...

Building Scotland’s sustainable harbours

By Ramsay Muirhead, director of port infrastructure and planning at CMAL AS Scotland prepares to host COP26 later this year, a global agenda to...