New competition gives Scots pupils a taste of civil engineering challenges

A new competition has been launched with the aim of encouraging students in Scotland to consider careers in civil engineering. Secondary schools are being urged to...
Loch Turret energy upgrades

WGM Engineering to deliver Loch Turret energy upgrades

THE energy network at Loch Turret Water Treatment Works near Crieff is undergoing an 18-month upgrade that will see the construction of a new...

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...

Business shows its steel on Scottish projects

STEEL piling specialist SPI McGrattan is looking to grow its temporary works offering in Scotland. The business opened a new office in Bellshill 18 months...

CECA Scotland launches new strategy to tackle civil engineering labour shortage

CECA Scotland has launched a new strategy to tackle the civil engineering labour shortage and attract new talent to strengthen the sector's workforce for...
Andrew Yule on site with University of Glasgow students, showing them around the Lorne Hotel in Glasgow

Will Rudd appoints new director at Glasgow practice

CIVIL, structural and conservation engineering firm Will Rudd has promoted Andrew Yule to the role of director. Andrew has worked in the Glasgow practice for...

Barhale secures £2.8m Clyde Gateway package of works

BARHALE Scotland has been awarded a £2.8 million contract by Clyde Gateway Developments Limited to carry out remedial works to an unstable section of...

New CECA Scotland chair appointed

MARK Bramley of Alness-based Pat Munro has been appointed chair of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Scotland. He succeeds David Ross, MD of George...
Handshake over construction documents

Dingwall firm secures contract for £1.9m Isle of Skye project

STRATH Civil Engineering has secured the £1.9 million contract for the creation of the Portree link road on the Isle of Skye. Work on the...
Shane Jamieson, Ocean Kinetics

Ocean Kinetics appoints commercial manager to drive growth in key sectors

OCEAN Kinetics has appointed chartered civil engineer Shane Jamieson as the company’s new commercial manager. The move is designed to help drive growth in the...

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...
Handshake over construction documents

Chapelhall firm secures £1m contract for Renfrewshire cycle route

JH Civil Engineering Limited has been awarded a contract worth almost £1 million by Renfrewshire Council for the build of a new walking and...

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...

Engineers to carry out ‘minor’ works at ferry terminal

ENGINEERS will carry out 'minor' snagging works at Tiree Ferry Terminal, it has been confirmed. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), which owns the pier, has...

Winchburgh pupils get a taste of civils careers during M9 motorway junction visit

AS the new M9 motorway junction at Winchburgh nears completion following ten months of engineering and construction work, local school pupils became the first...
Amrit Singh, GBSS apprentice

Construction apprenticeships offer ‘future-proof’ careers amid AI concerns

A GBSS Civil Engineering apprentice has revealed that he chose a career in construction as he believes the sector will continue to offer excellent...

Groundforce temporary works tool receives further upgrade

GROUNDFORCE Shorco has upgraded its YourSolution design tool for the fourth time since it was launched two years ago. Sheet and frame designs up to...
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...

Beam installation marks major milestone in Winchburgh masterplan

SCOTLAND'S largest placemaking project has marked another milestone with work underway to install five concrete beams - each weighing more than 100 tonnes -...

Scottish lecturer earns national accolade for inspiring young civil engineers

SCOTTISH lecturer Dr Rebecca Wade has been named the Institution of Civil Engineers’ (ICE) STEM Ambassador of the Year for 'inspiring the next generation of...