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...
John Devine and Marc McLuskey

BGF invests to support next phase of growth at Harley Haddow

GROWTH capital investor BGF has completed a multi-million-pound investment in engineering consultancy Harley Haddow. Harley Haddow specialises in mechanical and electrical engineering, geotechnical, civil and...

New awards celebrate civil engineers’ contribution to society

THE Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland has announced the launch of four new awards designed to recognise the impact civil engineers have on...

Robertson lays the groundwork for refurbishment project

ROBERTSON has started enabling works on a £12 million project at the University of Edinburgh’s Darwin building.  The work will last 18 months, with the site being prepared for refurbishment...
Handshake over construction documents

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...

RJ McLeod to begin works at Uig Harbour

RJ McLeod is to start infrastructure improvement works at Uig Harbour this week, The Highland Council has announced. The project will bring an extended marshalling...

New £15 million bridge officially opened in the Highlands

THE new £15 million Naver Bridge has been officially been opened near Bettyhill in the Highlands. Built by Wills Bros, on behalf of the Highland...

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...

ICE director general hails role of civils sector in meeting Scotland’s net zero goals

DR Janet Young, director general of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), has praised the work being done to support the transition of the...

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...

New head for Barhale Scotland

CIVIL engineering and infrastructure specialist Barhale has announced the appointment of Lee Hollywood as the new lead for its Scottish operation. Originally joining the firm...
Govan-Partick Bridge

Govan-Partick Bridge formally opened ahead of weekend of celebratory events

THE Govan-Partick Bridge, built by main contractor Farrans Construction, has been formally opened. Politicians representing the UK and Scottish Governments, as well as Glasgow City...

Contractors appointed for £48m Millport project

VAN Oord UK has been appointed as main contractor on North Ayrshire Council's £48 million Millport flood protection project. The firm will be supported from...

New geotechnical solutions help tackle affordable housing shortfall

There is no silver bullet to the shortage of affordable housing across the UK. Debate over the barriers to meeting targets is complex; not...
Scotland’s first alpine coaster opens, with infrastructure delivered by Robertson Civil Engineering

Robertson Civil Engineering helps deliver Scotland’s first alpine coaster

ROBERTSON Civil Engineering (RCE) has played a key role in the delivery of Scotland's first alpine coaster. Midlothian Council has opened the first phase of...
Handshake over construction documents

Farrans confirmed as contractor for £29.5 million Govan – Partick Bridge project

GLASGOW City Council has confirmed the contract for the Govan - Partick Bridge project has been awarded to Farrans (Construction) Limited. The £29.5 million Glasgow...

‘Mole’ brought on board for tunnelling project in Highlands

NETWORK Rail has tunnelled 33 metres under the Lynebeg railway as part of advance works for the A9 dualling between Tomatin to Moy. It comes...
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...

Critical infrastructure investment maintains growth momentum at Clancy

CLANCY has reported sustained growth across its work in energy, water, and civil engineering in its results for the 2024/25 financial year. In its 67th...

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...