Scottish Government urged to rethink infrastructure policy

THE Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in Scotland has called on the newly-elected Scottish Government to make sure that infrastructure lies the heart of...

Civils specialist marks Scottish milestone

CIVILS and building contractor Farrans Construction has announced it is celebrating 75 years in Scotland having completed over 1GW of wind farms - enough...

Farrans awarded Gold accreditation by Investors in People

FARRANS Construction is celebrating after being awarded Investors in People Gold accreditation. To secure Gold, a business must have the policies in place and ensure...
Neil Mackinlay, TSL Highland

TSL Contractors targets northern expansion with new Highland division

TSL Contractors has marked the start of 2026 with the launch of a new business division: TSL Highland. The division will provide construction and civil...
Akela Ground Engineering Swadlincote office

Akela Ground Engineering expands with new office opening

AKELA Ground Engineering, part of Glasgow-headquartered Akela Group, has opened a new office at Optimum Business Park, Swadlincote in Derbyshire to support growth ambitions...

Wills Bros steps in to aid Highland community project

WILLS Bros Civil Engineering has supported the installation of a new footbridge near the Naver Bridge development it is completing on behalf of the...

North east civils firms join forces to boost apprenticeship opportunities

A number of civil engineering contractors in Scotland’s north east have collaborated to transform opportunities for would-be construction apprentices in the region. When Rachel O’Donnell...
BAM Kilsyth office

BAM creates new Scottish hub with opening of Kilsyth office

CONSTRUCTION giant BAM has created a new hub in Scotland with the opening of an office in Kilsyth, North Lanarkshire. The move is designed to...

Freyssinet lands tunnel lining contract for Glasgow Subway

FREYSSINET has been awarded a five-year contract to carry out tunnel lining improvement works as part of the modernisation of Glasgow Subway. The contract, awarded...
Artist's impression of the Port Ellen redevelopment

McLaughlin & Harvey to lead £107m Port Ellen upgrade

CALEDONIAN Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has announced the appointment of McLaughlin & Harvey to lead construction work on the £107 million upgrade of Port...

Teamwork pays off for Carnoustie pipeline repair project

SCOTTISH Water has published time lapse footage of the recently completed repairs to a major sewer pipeline by Carnoustie Golf Links. The footage showcases the work...

Oban school pupils gain experience on £8.1m project

FIVE Oban High School pupils have gained experience on TSL Contractors' £8.1 million build of Camas House at the European Marine Science Park (EMSP)...
Priestgill Wind Farm site map

PDM secures major wind farm contract win with Maxwell Construction & Civils

BUILDING materials merchant PDM has strengthened its relationship with Maxwell Construction & Civils after securing a £250,000 contract to support a wind farm infrastructure...

Aberdeenshire civil engineering firm steps up diversification plans

ABERDEENSHIRE civil engineering specialist JKR Contractors is set to diversify into agriculture and property. The Ellon-based business has bought a 480-acre farm and eight residential properties, adding...

Major European firms appointed to Shetland Islands tunnel project

THREE major European firms have been appointed for the next phase of work on the potential creation of tunnels that would connect the Shetland...

Akela Group secures £4.5m contract for Renfrew housing site

AKELA Group has been awarded a £4.5 million contract to provide civil engineering, infrastructure and surfacing works at a new residential site built by...
Fiona Hyslop

Preparatory works begin on fourth section of A9 Dualling between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig

PREPARATORY works are underway on the fourth section of A9 Dualling between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig. The works, which are anticipated to continue until early...

Height of Scotland’s ‘most bashed’ bridge to be increased

WORK to replace the bridge deck on Scotland's most frequently struck bridge is to get underway. The Network Rail and North Lanarkshire Council project will...
KerbDrain inlet plugs

‘Industry first’ inlet plugs tipped to enhance road project contractors

ACO Technologies has launched a reusable range of inlet plugs for its KerbDrain range, designed to boost civil and highways contractors working on road...

Narro hits milestone of 100 employees

NARRO has announced that it has hit the milestone of 100 permanent employees for the first time in its 37-year history. On Monday, Chlöe Chandler...