Sisk reaches agreement to buy Farrans Construction
DUBLIN-headquartered Sisk has reached an agreement to acquire Farrans Construction in a deal tipped to unlock new opportunities for delivering major infrastructure projects across...
ICE to host Glasgow event focused on carbon management
THE Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is organising a carbon management conversation event on August 29 in Glasgow. The event, at Strathclyde University’s Technology...
Contractors make progress on build of Peterhead substation
SSEN Transmission has said that 'excellent' progress is being made five months into the build of its new substation in Peterhead.
Main contractor Balfour Beatty...
Conference to highlight space sector’s role in tackling climate emergency
THE space sector's contribution to tackling the climate emergency will be explored during a virtual conference organised by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)...
19th century viaduct ‘returned to former glory’ in £2 million project
THE iconic Westfield Viaduct in Falkirk has been 'returned to its former glory' in a £2 million restoration project.
Funded by the National Highways' Historical...
Paving the way for a bright future
Gary Moug speaks to Grass Concrete MD Bob Howden OBE as the sustainable solutions company marks five decades of innovation
GRASS Concrete is celebrating 50...
Research into bridge suicide prevention barriers wins student top award
A University of Glasgow student has been named as the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland's Emerging Engineer 2023.
The award follows Katie O'Neill, a fourth...
SSE welcomes UK Government scheme to unlock investment in long-duration electricity storage
SSE has welcomed the announcement by the UK Government confirming its decision to finalise and implement a cap and floor investment framework to support...
COWI awarded Pre-FEED contracts for Ayre and Bowdun offshore wind projects
ENGINEERING consulting group COWI has secured a contract from Thistle Wind Partners (TWP), a joint venture involving DEME, Qair and Aspiravi, with a focus...
Story Scotland celebrates 10-year anniversary
THE Scottish civil engineering division of Story Contracting is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month.
Since its inception in 2014, Story Scotland has delivered over...
Narro and ARUP colleagues honoured for National Galleries of Scotland work
NARRO has announced that director Dominic Echlin has been awarded the Sir Arnold Waters Medal by the Institution of Structural Engineers, alongside Ben McIlroy...
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...
Major milestone reached in Renfrew Bridge project
A major milestone has been achieved in the delivery of the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde after the final section of...
Engineering consultancy expands into Ireland
WILL Rudd Davidson is to expand operations into Ireland with a new office in Dublin.
The engineering consultancy employs over 80 staff in Scotland and...
ICE Scotland reiterates calls for ‘resiliency audit’
ICE Scotland has welcomed the focus on collaborative working in Transport Scotland's newly published Approach to Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience.
The publication outlines the...
Lifeboat tribute forms part of new Broughty Ferry flood protection scheme
A sculpture commemorating the lifeboat service has been unveiled as part of the £15.5 million Broughty Ferry flood protection scheme.
The public artwork, at Beach...
Entries sought for Scottish Civil Engineering Awards 2020
THE 2020 Scottish Civil Engineering Awards have been officially launched.
The awards, organised jointly by CECA Scotland and ICE Scotland, celebrate the nation's top civil...
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...
Advance Grid Solutions names director of engineering
ADVANCE Grid Solutions has appointed Ross Main to the role of director of engineering.
A graduate in electrical and electronic engineering, Ross has held senior...
ICE Scotland’s STEM Ambassador of the Year announced
REBECCA Innes has been named the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland’s STEM Ambassador of the Year 2023 for her role in helping to...
