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...
George Leslie begins £15.3m Outer Hebrides pier project
GEORGE Leslie Ltd has started works on the upgrade of a ferry terminal at Lochmaddy Harbour in the Outer Hebrides.
The £15.3 million project will...
Robertson Civil Engineering to deliver Aberdeen hydrogen hub project
INFRASTRUCTURE work by Robertson Civil Engineering (RCE) will start on site later this year to create the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub, which is being delivered in...
Digital tools help provide model solution in Sighthill
BAM Ritchies, the ground engineering and geotechnical division of BAM Nuttall Ltd, has revealed details of its key role in a project in a...
Manchester-headquartered engineering consultancy expands into Glasgow
MANCHESTER-headquartered structural and civil engineering consultancy Renaissance has expanded into Glasgow.
The firm’s new operation at the Briggait, an A-listed market hall complex in Glasgow...
Work begins on West Lothian bridge
CONSTRUCTION to replace Skolie Burn Bridge between Addiewell and Loganlea in West Lothian has begun.
The project, costing £2.4 million, is expected to be completed...
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...
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...
Milestone reached on £1.3 billion Granton Waterfront project
THE bell that floated up as water filled the historic Granton Waterfront gasholder has been taken apart to make way for work to begin...
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...
Goodson Associates marks milestone year with award win
SCOTTISH engineering firm Goodson Associates is celebrating after picking up a prestigious accolade at the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) Awards 2023 in...
Civils sector needs visible pipeline of work to ensure a prosperous future
By Grahame Barn, chief executive of CECA Scotland
THERE is much to be positive about in the civil engineering sector, encapsulated recently in our CECA...
Dingwall firm to begin creation of Highland active travel route
STRATH Civil Engineering will begin work on a new stretch of walking and cycling pathway between Dunballoch and Cabrich in the Highlands.
The new route...
Highland CECA Scotland Academy graduates step straight into job interviews
THE latest cohort of UHI Inverness students to graduate from the CECA Scotland Academy have stepped into immediate job interviews to enter the civil...
New report urges greater collaboration
MABEY has released a report urging new ways of working and greater collaboration across the construction supply chain to help solve the sector’s productivity...
Advanced works underway on ‘next generation’ Glasgow building
DEANS Civil Engineering Scotland has commenced advanced works on behalf of CEG to prepare Glasgow's 33 Cadogan Street for development.
Works include installing sheet piling around...
River restoration work delivers biodiversity benefits at Fife’s Back Burn
A 700m section of the Back Burn has been restored to follow its original course at Coul Den Reservoir, Glenrothes.
The work, which forms part...
Akela Group appoints two new managing directors
AKELA Group has announced two new managing directors of its construction and ground engineering subsidiaries.
Robert Ogg has been appointed MD of Akela Construction, while...
Glasgow bridge shortlisted for top engineering award
STOCKINGFIELD Bridge in Glasgow has been shortlisted in the 2022 Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) People’s Choice Award.
The competition showcases projects that have a...
Civil engineering academy launches at HMP Perth
HMP Perth has become the first prison in Scotland to offer a civil engineering training programme for people in custody.
Established by the Civil Engineering...
