How can Scotland face the challenges of climate change?
ICE Scotland chair, Donald Bell, explains the need for simultaneous progress on net zero and climate resilience.
SOCIETY is facing two major challenges: achieving net...
McTaggart Construction helps deliver affordable homes and community benefits at Willox Park
MCTAGGART Construction and West Dunbartonshire Council are teaming up to bring new affordable housing and community benefits to Willox Park.
The announcement marks collaboration on...
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...
New £1.3m project to study whether fungi can be used to stop landslips
A new £1.3 million research project will explore the possibility of the use of fungi in the prevention of landslips.
Led by the University of...
Will Rudd women wear many hats
In the week that we celebrate Women in Engineering, Gillian Ogilvie, MD at Will Rudd Edinburgh looks at the many hats the women at...
Glasgow-based civil engineer earns landmark title
THE Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has announced it has awarded its first Chartered Infrastructure Engineer (CIE) title to Chris Landsburgh, a decarbonisation director...
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...
Dawson Wam to lead £15.2m Campbeltown flood protection scheme
DAWSON Wam has been appointed as principal contractor on the £15.2 million Campbeltown flood protection scheme (FPS).
The firm will install new pipelines to separate...
Winchburgh community marks completion of key marina milestone
WINCHBURGH Developments has celebrated a crucial milestone after being joined by Scottish Canals, engineering firms I&H Brown and SWECO, and members of the local...
Firm sees strength in numbers
MACKENZIE Construction has launched a new collaborative initiative called ‘Strengthening our Foundations’, which aims to see the business partner up with other organisations to...
Big-hearted civils contractor comes to the aid of Glenrothes sports and health hub
ADVANCE Construction has come to the rescue of Glenrothes Community Sports and Health Hub following an 'urgent request' for help to complete their building.
The...
New inspection service heralded as ‘game-changer’ for for the water sector
MACKENZIE Construction, in partnership with UAV365, has launched AquaVis 3D, which is described as a 'first-to-market' inspection service for live treated water environments.
The partnership...
Govan–Partick bridge build creates more than one link
THE project manager on Farrans’ build of the recently opened £29.5 million Govan–Partick footbridge has revealed that forming close ties with the two communities...
Robertson confirms senior civil engineering appointment
BRYAN Glass has been appointed executive director of Robertson's civil engineering business.
Born and trained in New Zealand, he is a chartered civil engineer who...
Robertson Civil Engineering to deliver Aberdeen hydrogen hub project
INFRASTRUCTURE work by Robertson Civil Engineering (RCE) will start on site later this year to create the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub, which is being delivered in...
UHI Inverness CECA Academy Scotland graduates told of ‘unprecedented’ opportunities
UHI Inverness civil engineering operative students graduating from the CECA Academy Scotland have been told they are entering an industry with 'unprecedented' opportunities.
Michael Butler,...
Discarded plastic used to create new road in Glasgow
A revolutionary new tarmac product made from discarded plastic has been used in a major Scottish Water regeneration project in Glasgow.
Over 414 kg of...
ICE Scotland announces STEM Ambassador of the Year
KEVIN Smith has been announced as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland’s STEM Ambassador of the Year for his work to inspire young...
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...
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...
