Cairngorm Mountain funicular railway back in action following ‘complex’ civils work
THE Cairngorm Mountain's funicular railway is back in action following completion of repair works in what has been described as one of Scotland's 'most...
Civils consultancy highlights alternative career routes through inspiring talent story
EAST Kilbride-based civil engineering consultancy Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA) is celebrating the progress of aspiring engineer Leo Harkin (20), who has evolved from high...
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...
Major milestone reached on Highland bridge build
WILLS Bros has welcomed local school pupils to see the progress being made on the build of the new Naver Bridge on the A836...
Residents to benefit from Irvine road project
CONSTRUCTION has been completed on a major road project in Irvine, paving the way for a new residential development opportunity.
Robertson Civil Engineering carried out...
New linkspan installation complete at Gourock Ferry Terminal
A new linkspan has been installed at Gourock Ferry Terminal as part of a £2.5 million project.
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), which owns the...
Civils work due for completion at Grangemouth Energy from Waste facility
ELYSIUM Construction is set to complete civil engineering works for Earls Gate Energy Centre (EGEC), a new Energy from Waste facility in Grangemouth designed...
BAM creates new Scottish hub with opening of Kilsyth office
CONSTRUCTION giant BAM has created a new hub in Scotland with the opening of an office in Kilsyth, North Lanarkshire.
The move is designed to...
Civils specialist puts five employees through emergency first aid training course
FIVE employees from GBSS Civil Engineering have completed an emergency first aid course, organised by West Lothian-based Forde Training Services.
The four-day long course saw...
Caisson weighing over 3,200 tonnes attached to Lochmaddy Pier
GEORGE Leslie has attached a caisson weighing over 3,2000 tonnes to Lochmaddy Pier as part of the delivery of infrastructure improvements for the wider...
Sisk reaches agreement to buy Farrans Construction
DUBLIN-headquartered Sisk has reached an agreement to acquire Farrans Construction in a deal tipped to unlock new opportunities for delivering major infrastructure projects across...
Skye’s the limit for maintenance specialists
THE iconic Skye Crossing is currently undergoing maintenance works intended to provide a renewed design life for essential components and minimise future maintenance.
The Skye...
CECA Scotland welcomes new regional director ahead of annual awards
TICKETS are still available for the Scottish Civil Engineering Awards, which will take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) on September 25.
CECA...
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...
Agile approach helps unlock active travel hub in East Lothian
WHEN Akela Construction was appointed principal contractor for the £1.2 million Wallyford Toll Roundabout Improvement Scheme, MD Robert Ogg knew his team wasn’t going...
Paving the way for a bright future
Gary Moug speaks to Grass Concrete MD Bob Howden OBE as the sustainable solutions company marks five decades of innovation
GRASS Concrete is celebrating 50...
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...
Cream of the crop: new base gives NPC scope for Scottish expansion
NATIONAL Pile Croppers (NPC) is targeting growth in the Scottish market after opening a new depot in Airdrie.
The company specialises in hiring hydraulic pile...
New CECA Scotland chair appointed
MARK Bramley of Alness-based Pat Munro has been appointed chair of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Scotland.
He succeeds David Ross, MD of George...
Height of Scotland’s ‘most bashed’ bridge to be increased
WORK to replace the bridge deck on Scotland's most frequently struck bridge is to get underway.
The Network Rail and North Lanarkshire Council project will...
