Modular bridging system helps connect communities in South Lanarkshire
ACROW has confirmed that one of its Mabey Delta structures has been installed to replace the Clyde Bridge near Carstairs.
Built in 1912, the bridge...
Scottish Civil Engineering Awards 2026 winners announced
A project to upgrade three remote harbours to accommodate the next generation of ferries, peatland restoration work surrounding Loch Katrine, and a city campus...
New commercial director for Story Scotland
STORY Contracting has appointed Bobby Forbes as commercial director to its Story Scotland division.
He brings over 30 years of experience and joins from Babcock Rail,...
Roger Bullivant Limited announces strategic restructure
FOUNDATION engineering business Roger Bullivant Limited (RBL) has announced a strategic restructure designed to 'sharpen its market focus, enhance operational efficiency, and support long-term...
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...
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...
Sheet piling specialist urges industry to focus on embedded carbon reduction
SHEET Piling UK is urging the construction industry to make 2024 a year in which it commits to reduce the amount of embedded carbon...
Constructing a resilient future by building to withstand floods
Building flood resilience requires communities to prepare for and mitigate the effects of climate change. Lee Davison, head of submissions – civils at McLaughlin...
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...
Tenderer shortlist unveiled for facility able to ‘double’ UK’s electricity storage
SSE Renewables has unveiled the tenderer shortlists of contractors for the civil engineering and mechanical and electrical works on its hydro storage scheme at...
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...
Plastic fantastic: waste used to create temporary car park
A ‘plastic’ temporary area for parking has been created at the landmark The Events Complex Aberdeen (TECA) site.
The venue, which has been tipped to...
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...
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...
Picture perfect: Stockingfield Bridge image wins ICE photo accolade
AN image of Stockingfield Junction and Bridge in Glasgow, reflected on the Forth and Clyde Canal, has won the 2022 Institution of Civil Engineers...
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...
UHI Inverness CECA Academy Scotland graduates told of ‘unprecedented’ opportunities
UHI Inverness civil engineering operative students graduating from the CECA Academy Scotland have been told they are entering an industry with 'unprecedented' opportunities.
Michael Butler,...
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...
Rail resilience projects require a strong handover
Josh McNicholas, a senior member of the Evalu-8 EHS team, explores what happens when rail resilience work moves into long-term operational ownership
NETWORK Rail has...
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...
