Helensburgh transformation strikes a CHORD with locals
PHASE Two of the Helensburgh CHORD project is well underway.
The aim is to improve the appearance of the town and stimulate economic regeneration.
Phase...
A bridge too far? Architect fears opposition to PM leaves idea dead in water
A leading architect who has been at the forefront of the discussion around a potential bridge to link Scotland with Northern Ireland fears that...
Innovative peatland restoration method utilised on Highland wind farm project
AN alternative peatland restoration method has been undertaken at Golticlay Wind Farm in Caithness.
The wind farm is being delivered by Farrans on behalf of...
George Leslie’s third annual Innovation Day hailed a success
GEORGE Leslie has hosted its third annual innovation day bringing together over 400 professionals from across the construction industry to focus on a more...
Jones Bros marks construction milestone at £400m Sanquhar II Wind Farm
ALL 44 turbine foundations are now complete at the £400 million Sanquhar II Wind Farm, which spans Dumfries and Galloway and East Ayrshire.
Jones Bros...
University of Strathclyde student wins Emerging Engineer award
A final-year civil and environmental engineering PhD student at the University of Strathclyde has been named as the Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE) Scotland’s Emerging...
River Leven regeneration plans progressing
FIFE Council has confirmed it is investigating the best way to deliver £25 million of grant-funded infrastructure within the areas of Levenmouth and Glenrothes...
Glasgow-headquartered civils specialist continues English expansion
GLASGOW-headquartered civils specialist Mackenzie Construction has continued its expansion with the opening of a new regional hub in Stafford, joining other bases in Inverness,...
Covid-19 monitors ‘key part’ of Scottish Water’s site success
SCOTTISH Water has said that its £6.9 million project at Loch Thom Reservoir is a 'hive of activity' despite the current Covid-19 restrictions.
The loch...
‘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...
Trio shortlisted for fourth section of the A9 Dualling programme
BALFOUR Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd, Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd, and John Graham Construction Ltd have been shortlisted for the next section of the...
Highland firm invests in future of local construction industry with academy partnership
INVERNESS-based Hill-Tec, a firm of civil engineers, construction experts and project managers, has developed a new partnership to help safeguard the future of the...
Contractor lands deal to unlock renewable energy capacity between Peterhead and Yorkshire
BALFOUR Beatty has been awarded a contract by Prysmian to install 68km of high voltage direct current (HVDC) land cables from Fraisthorpe Sands to...
Will Rudd confirms several internal promotions in Glasgow
WILL Rudd has announced a raft of promotions to its senior team in Glasgow.
The consulting civil, structural and conservation engineering practice revealed that Gerard...
Recent storms reinforce ‘urgent’ need for Scottish infrastructure audit
STORMS Arwen and Barra have once again highlighted why a review of Scotland’s infrastructure must be made a priority, the country’s leading source of...
Record year for ‘safe digging’ searches
LSBUD, an online safe digging resource, has revealed it welcomed more than 3.4 million searches - a new record - for underground pipes and...
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...
Pontoon project making waves in Inverclyde
THERE’S a wave of activity at Peel Ports’ Inchgreen Dry Dock in Inverclyde, as the firm’s new 200-metre long cruise pontoon berth begins to...
Will Rudd Glasgow announces raft of promotions
WILL Rudd Glasgow has announced a number of promotions to its engineering and technical teams.
With over four decades of experience in civil, structural and...
Glenfinnan Viaduct project begins following ‘years of planning’
A £3.4 million project to carry out repairs on the 123-year-old Glenfinnan Viaduct is underway.
Network Rail, alongside principal contractor AmcoGiffen, have set up a...
