Harnessing the benefits of modular bridging
WHILE Mabey Bridge has been providing modular panel bridging for decades, the industry is only now beginning to really harness the benefits of modular...
Upkeep issues could leave Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge idea all washed up
A specialist in ageing infrastructure has cast doubt on the practicalities of constructing a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The idea of a ‘fixed...
Groundforce promotes new engineering director
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has promoted the company's head of UK engineering design, Oliver Smith, to engineering director.
In his new role, he will be responsible for...
Civils specialist marks Scottish milestone
CIVILS and building contractor Farrans Construction has announced it is celebrating 75 years in Scotland having completed over 1GW of wind farms - enough...
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...
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...
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...
Next level: Ayrshire drawdown project carefully planned to avoid pollution and habitat damage
REDUCING the levels of a reservoir – even a relatively small one – is not a task to be undertaken lightly. First, there’s the...
Below the surface: landmark drainage system installed at Edinburgh Airport
SCOTLAND’S largest underground surface water drainage system has been installed by water infrastructure specialist SDS as part of a £23 million civil engineering programme...
Engineering consultancy expands into Ireland
WILL Rudd Davidson is to expand operations into Ireland with a new office in Dublin.
The engineering consultancy employs over 80 staff in Scotland and...
Managing excess water during road construction
Drake Meikle, regional technical sales engineer at Siltbuster, the water treatment specialist, explores road construction, the excess water it generates, and how the environmental...
Highland firm invests in future of local construction industry with academy partnership
INVERNESS-based Hill-Tec, a firm of civil engineers, construction experts and project managers, has developed a new partnership to help safeguard the future of the...
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...
Fixing potholes could unlock both our economic recovery and a bright future
By Hannah Smith, director of ICE Scotland – the independent voice on infrastructureÂ
OUR world has changed, perhaps irrevocably, since the turn of the year....
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...
Sustainability through durability
This article contains paid-for content created in collaboration with Total UK – Bitumen Division.
Rick Ashton, market development manager at Total UK – Bitumen Division,...
Narro confirms boardroom changes
STRUCTURAL and civil engineering consultancy Narro has announced a raft of boardroom changes.
Andrew Brown is retiring from the board following an engineering career spanning...
Goodson Associates marks milestone year with award win
SCOTTISH engineering firm Goodson Associates is celebrating after picking up a prestigious accolade at the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) Awards 2023 in...
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...
Pandemic results in ‘steep fall’ in Q2 civils workloads
35% of Scottish firms have reported a fall in workloads compared with a year ago in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The latest CECA...
