Plastic fantastic: waste used to create temporary car park
A ‘plastic’ temporary area for parking has been created at the landmark The Events Complex Aberdeen (TECA) site.
The venue, which has been tipped to...
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...
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...
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...
Road Expo Scotland and Bridges Scotland return to tackle critical industry issues
ROAD Expo Scotland and Bridges Scotland are set to tackle the most pressing challenges currently facing the sector when the co-located events return to...
Scottish Government urged to rethink infrastructure policy
THE Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in Scotland has called on the newly-elected Scottish Government to make sure that infrastructure lies the heart of...
New bridge set to provide permanent structure to link islands
MABEY Bridge will design and install a 99-metre span bridge to link the islands of Great Bernera and Lewis in the Western Isles.
The replacement crossing...
Glasgow bridge shortlisted for top engineering award
STOCKINGFIELD Bridge in Glasgow has been shortlisted in the 2022 Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) People’s Choice Award.
The competition showcases projects that have a...
Ocean Kinetics lands ‘complex’ production rig removal contract
OCEAN Kinetics has been awarded the contract for the safe removal and recycling of the Buchan Alpha production rig in Shetland.
Following a successful tendering...
Falkirk civils firm honoured at supply chain awards
FALKIRK-based civil engineering firm GBSS has been named Supply Chain Partner of the Year at the Tilbury Douglas Scottish Supply Chain Roadshow.
The accolade was...
GBSS Civil Engineering confirms new management structure
GBSS Civil Engineering Limited has announced a new management structure which will see the business expand and aim to break into additional markets.
The announcement...
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...
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...
There’s life in the old girl yet
IN 2009, the Forth Estuary Transport Authority embarked on a competitive tender process for an estimated £15m package of works for the approach viaduct...
Narro associate wins Emerging Professional of the Year accolade
NARRO has announced that Lily Erskine, an associate and section leader in the firm's Edinburgh office, won the Emerging Professional of the Year accolade...
Saltire Awards fly the flag for Scottish civil engineering projects
ENERGY and transport projects scooped top gongs at the recent Saltire Civil Engineering Awards 2017.
The awards, run by the Institution of Civil Engineers in...
Contractor to begin work on £11m flood protection project
RJ McLeod is to begin work on the £11 million Caol and Lochyside flood protection scheme this month (May).
The 2km flood defence between the...
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...
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...
PDM secures major wind farm contract win with Maxwell Construction & Civils
BUILDING materials merchant PDM has strengthened its relationship with Maxwell Construction & Civils after securing a £250,000 contract to support a wind farm infrastructure...
