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Preferred route option announced for ‘challenging’ section of A9 scheme

THE preferred route option for the section of the route between Pass of Birnam and Tay Crossing section of the A9 dualling programme has...

Engineers to carry out ‘minor’ works at ferry terminal

ENGINEERS will carry out 'minor' snagging works at Tiree Ferry Terminal, it has been confirmed. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), which owns the pier, has...

Glasgow exhibition highlights role of civil engineers in tackling climate challenges

A new Glasgow exhibition is highlighting the role of civil engineers in helping society respond to the challenges of climate change and achieve net...

Gull chicks halt project to demolish redundant ferry berthing

NESTING gull chicks have delayed work to remove old harbour structures at Kyleakin Harbour. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), which owns the infrastructure, appointed Orkney-based...
Helensburgh CHORD project

Helensburgh transformation strikes a CHORD with locals

PHASE Two of the Helensburgh CHORD project is well underway. The aim is to improve the appearance of the town and stimulate economic regeneration. Phase...

New civil engineering course hopes to tackle skills shortages

FOUR colleges in Scotland are to work together with industry partners to deliver a new civil engineering course. The Energy Skills Partnership (ESP) has worked...
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Engineering consultancy marks landmark year with revenue growth

EAST Kilbride-based engineering consultancy Dougall Baillie Associates has announced it is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with a 10% increase in both revenue...

New software aims to optimise management of heavy civils projects

TOPCON Positioning Systems has launched its new Aptix integration platform to optimise how heavy civil construction projects are managed. The firm explained that Aptix...

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...

BAM Nuttall’s new executive director announced

BAM Nuttall has announced its new executive director with Ian Parish set to retire from the role on December 31. Ian, who has over 38...
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Keeping Scotland’s communites connected

By Peter Aramayo, projects director, Mabey Hire IN the last decade, the Scottish Government has worked tirelessly to deliver major infrastructure improvements. You only have...
Construction railway worker

RSK completes acquisition of Octavius Infrastructure

RSK Group has completed the acquisition of Octavius Infrastructure from Sullivan Street Partners. Octavius is a civil engineering and electrification transport infrastructure business, with over...

Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation names new sales director

POLYPIPE Civils & Green Urbanisation has appointed Clark McAllister as its new sales director. McAllister, who has been with Polypipe for 27 years, joins from...
GBSS award win

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...

Sustainable drainage strategy brings environmental gains at Dalkeith housing project

A sustainable drainage strategy, designed to reduce 315 cubic metres of excavation and save around 20 days of construction time, has been utilised at...

Bridge specialist battles the elements at Doune Castle

BEAVER Bridges’ build of a new crossing at Doune Castle has been hailed by Historic Environment Scotland as an ‘achievement worth celebrating’ after the...

Council team praised for work on £11m Lochaber project

THE Highland Council team working on the Caol and Lochyside flood protection scheme in Lochaber has been praised for helping to provide protection to...

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...

Burns & McDonnell ‘deepens presence’ in Scotland with new framework role

CONSTRUCTION business Burns & McDonnell has been appointed by Scottish Power Energy Networks to join a new framework for engineering design services in Scotland. Suppliers...

Old footbridge successfully removed at Port Glasgow Railway Station

NETWORK Rail and Story Contracting have successfully removed the old footbridge at Port Glasgow Railway Station as part of a £5 million access for...