Construction product manufacturers report declining sales amid rising costs
NEW research has found that UK sales volumes for both heavy side and light side construction product manufacturers dropped in the first quarter of...
The rise of safe digging
Richard Broome, MD at LSBUD, an online safe digging resource, discusses the continued improvement in safe digging habits within the construction industry and looks...
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...
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...
Scottish investment pays off for piling specialist
STEEL piling specialist SPI McGrattan has revealed its decision to open a new regional office in Bellshill to serve the Scottish market just over...
Scottish Civils Training Group awarded funding through CITB’s Specialist Upskilling Fund
THE Scottish Civils Training Group has been named as one of the successful applicants to the Construction Industry Training Board's (CITB) Specialist Upskilling Fund.
The...
Heriot-Watt University to open doors to public at engineering degree show
HERIOT-Watt University's Civil Engineering Degree Show is set to give the public a rare chance to see the ideas shaping the world around us.
Hosted...
Local contractor delivers milestone Irvine Beach Park project
MCLAUGHLIN Construction has announced completion of the Coastal Hub at Irvine Beach Park for North Ayrshire Council.
The delivery marks the first major milestone in...
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...
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...
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...
McLaughlin & Harvey and RJ McLeod to lead utilities framework in Scotland
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey and RJ McLeod have been appointed to lead a £1 billion SCAPE utilities works and services framework in Scotland.
Kier and McLaughlin...
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...
Charles Brand begins £2.2 million Tarbert Harbour marina slipway project
CIVIL engineering specialist Charles Brand has commenced works on a £2.2 million marina slipway project at Tarbert Harbour.
The project will see the creation of...
Major funding boost for sustainable cement innovation in South Lanarkshire
A Scottish-based manufacturing facility which will enable the production of lower carbon cement products has secured a £500,000 award from Zero Waste Scotland’s Circular...
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...
Finishing touches underway on £25m Cairngorm funicular railway project
FINISHING touches are being undertaken on the Cairngorm Mountain funicular railway following its reopening in January.
Balfour Beatty led what has been described as one...
Restoration of bridge connecting Scotland and England receives major award
A project to restore the Union Chain Bridge, which connects Scotland and England, has been recognised by some of the world's leading engineering organisations.
A...
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,...
Balfour Beatty appoints new MD to lead UK Regional Civils business
BALFOUR Beatty has appointed Kay Slade as MD of the group's UK Regional Civils business.
Kay succeeds Mark Arrandale, who has been serving as interim...
