Civils specialist invests for future growth

CIVIL engineering specialist Mackenzie Construction has announced completion of a number of key investments as it focuses on future growth. The business has invested in...

Design software helps add resilience to water supply

FORMING part of the Ayrshire Resilience Project, Scottish Water is working to connect the Glasgow trunk main network with supplies in Ayrshire. Once completed,...

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...

Civil engineer to share experience of dealing with aftermath of Beirut explosion

A Scottish-based engineer’s efforts to help his compatriots following August’s deadly explosion in Lebanon will be shared at an event organised by the Institution...

Ceremony marks official opening of Lochmaddy Pier following upgrade works

A ceremony has taken place to formally open Lochmaddy Pier following the completion of upgrade works by contractor George Leslie. Fiona Hyslop MSP, cabinet secretary...
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Story Scotland launches new transportation division

STORY Scotland has launched a dedicated transportation division to align with the increasing investment in Scotland’s infrastructure. The move follows the launch of a...
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Nicol of Skene and GroundGuards announce strategic partnership

CIVIL engineering business Nicol of Skene has announced a new strategic partnership with GroundGuards, a specialist in ground protection and safety products. The collaboration will...
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Story Contracting lands £5.5m Invercoe Bridge project

STORY Contracting has been awarded a £5.5 million contract by The Highland Council to replace the existing Invercoe Bridge. Work will begin in December to replace...
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Civils specialist tees up first charity golf day

HIGH Bonnybridge-based GBSS Civil Engineering will host the firm's first ever charity golf day on June 9 at Glenbervie Golf Club in Larbert. 32 golfers...

Sustainability through durability

This article contains paid-for content created in collaboration with Total UK – Bitumen Division. Rick Ashton, market development manager at Total UK – Bitumen Division,...

GRAHAM to land £79.5m Clyde road bridge contract

GRAHAM is set to land a £79.5 million contract to build the first opening road bridge over the River Clyde. Councillors from Renfrewshire Council’s finance board...
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Below the surface: landmark drainage system installed at Edinburgh Airport

SCOTLAND’S largest underground surface water drainage system has been installed by water infrastructure specialist SDS as part of a £23 million civil engineering programme...

Turning a Corner on steep slope challenge in the Borders

A steep hill close to the A7 in the Borders wouldn’t traditionally be a site chosen for housing development. However, the new Buckholm Corner...
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Scottish civils contractor donates Land Cruiser to WaterAid Rwanda

CIVIL engineering contractor George Leslie has donated a Land Cruiser to WaterAid Rwanda’s country programme. George Leslie is a keen supporter of WaterAid UK, which...

Temporary or enabling works – it’s all about the timing

In construction, temporary and permanent works often go hand in hand. Given this, perfect planning and coordination between each of the project stages, from...
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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...

Pick Everard in the frame for three civil engineering awards

PICK Everard is celebrating after being shortlisted for three separate awards in the 2020 New Civil Engineering Awards. Elizabeth Hardwick-Smith, director of HR, is nominated...
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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...

Scottish Civil Engineering Awards launched

THE search is underway for Scotland’s top engineering and construction projects with the launch of the 2020/21 Scottish Civil Engineering Awards. Organised jointly by CECA...

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...