Business shows its steel on Scottish projects
STEEL piling specialist SPI McGrattan is looking to grow its temporary works offering in Scotland.
The business opened a new office in Bellshill 18 months...
George Leslie to commence repair work at Port Askaig Harbour
GEORGE Leslie is to begin work to repair damage sustained at Port Askaig Harbour following its refurbishment in 2024.
Argyll & Bute Council said the...
HMP Perth initiative provides stepping stone into construction sector
HMP Perth's employability academy has helped a number of individuals secure employment in the construction sector.
Ran in collaboration with industry, the academy provides hands-on...
Will Rudd opens Inverness base and confirms raft of appointments
CIVIL, structural and conservation engineering practice Will Rudd has announced a raft of senior promotions and new appointments across its Glasgow, Dublin and newly...
Five options under consideration for Rest and Be Thankful design work
SCOTLAND'S transport minister Jenny Gilruth has met the A83 Task Force to discuss the work to identify a solution to the challenges at the...
Formal start of HS2 project delivers ‘much needed’ boost to construction workforce
THE formal start of HS2 construction is a 'much needed' boost to thousands of workers and the supply chain, the GMB union has said.
HS2 Ltd...
WSP Highways director earns civil engineering recognition
STEVE Byer, a group director for WSP Highways, has been named a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in Scotland.
ICE Scotland has...
Upkeep issues could leave Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge idea all washed up
A specialist in ageing infrastructure has cast doubt on the practicalities of constructing a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The idea of a ‘fixed...
Design software helps add resilience to water supply
FORMING part of the Ayrshire Resilience Project, Scottish Water is working to connect the Glasgow trunk main network with supplies in Ayrshire. Once completed,...
Chapelhall firm secures £1m contract for Renfrewshire cycle route
JH Civil Engineering Limited has been awarded a contract worth almost £1 million by Renfrewshire Council for the build of a new walking and...
Protecting Scotland’s rural landscape
AN initiative to remove electricity transmission lines currently impacting scenic landscapes across Scotland’s National Parks is underway, with Mabey Hire’s temporary bridging solutions playing...
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...
Scotland the ‘natural partner’ for wastewater solutions firm
AN Israeli company that is having its wastewater data technology utilised across America has hailed Scotland as one of its ‘core markets’ and praised...
Cream of the crop: new base gives NPC scope for Scottish expansion
NATIONAL Pile Croppers (NPC) is targeting growth in the Scottish market after opening a new depot in Airdrie.
The company specialises in hiring hydraulic pile...
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...
Pandemic results in ‘steep fall’ in Q2 civils workloads
35% of Scottish firms have reported a fall in workloads compared with a year ago in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The latest 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...
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...
Scottish Civil Engineering Awards deadline extended
THE deadline for the Scottish Civil Engineering Awards 2020 has been extended for six weeks in response to the Covid-19 situation.
Teams now have until...
Advance Grid Solutions names director of engineering
ADVANCE Grid Solutions has appointed Ross Main to the role of director of engineering.
A graduate in electrical and electronic engineering, Ross has held senior...
