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...
Farrans launches application process for 2023 graduate and placement roles
CIVIL engineering and building contractor Farrans Construction has launched its application process for its next intake of graduates and placements for 2023.
The company revealed...
UHI civil engineering students go straight from graduation to job interviews
THE University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has celebrated its third cohort of CECA Scotland Academy Civil Engineering Operative students going straight from...
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...
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...
Heriot-Watt University to open doors to public at engineering degree show
HERIOT-Watt University's Civil Engineering Degree Show is set to give the public a rare chance to see the ideas shaping the world around us.
Hosted...
Civil engineer enjoys sweet taste of award success
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NICHOLAS Fauvergue has won ICE Scotland’s Pitch 200 award after using a chocolate dessert to demonstrate the different components of bitumen pavement.
The competition asked...
Arch Henderson acquired by international consulting engineering firm
SCOTLAND-based maritime engineering firm Arch Henderson has been acquired by international consulting engineering company Royal HaskoningDHV.
Arch Henderson will retain its brand name in the...
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Groundforce appoints new engineering director
GROUNDFORCE has announced the appointment of Paul Garton as its new engineering director to head up its technical team.
He has more than 20 years’...
Scottish civils optimism at ‘six-year high’
CECA Scotland has revealed optimism within Scotland's civil engineering sector is at a six-year high as infrastructure 'stands ready' to deliver a jobs-led recovery.
However,...
Wills Bros Civil Engineering secures £12.1m Glasgow contract
WILLS Bros Civil Engineering has secured a £12.19 million contract to deliver the Argyle Street East Avenue project on behalf of Glasgow City Council.
Work...
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...
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...
Narro and ARUP colleagues honoured for National Galleries of Scotland work
NARRO has announced that director Dominic Echlin has been awarded the Sir Arnold Waters Medal by the Institution of Structural Engineers, alongside Ben McIlroy...
Dingwall firm to begin creation of Highland active travel route
STRATH Civil Engineering will begin work on a new stretch of walking and cycling pathway between Dunballoch and Cabrich in the Highlands.
The new route...
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...
Will Rudd opens Inverness base and confirms raft of appointments
CIVIL, structural and conservation engineering practice Will Rudd has announced a raft of senior promotions and new appointments across its Glasgow, Dublin and newly...
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...
Civil engineering academy launches at HMP Perth
HMP Perth has become the first prison in Scotland to offer a civil engineering training programme for people in custody.
Established by the Civil Engineering...
