Scotland the ‘natural partner’ for wastewater solutions firm
AN Israeli company that is having its wastewater data technology utilised across America has hailed Scotland as one of its ‘core markets’ and praised...
Metis look to flush waste water
WITH increasing concern over water conservation, one of the UK’s leading greywater reuse companies, Reaqua Systems Limited, is releasing new technology onto the market.
The sale...
Drones and lasers combine to help improve Scotland’s sewer network
SCOTTISH Water has announced that drones and lasers are being used together for the first time in Britain to improve Scotland’s sewers and help...
Rare water voles relocated ahead of Glasgow drainage project
RARE water voles found in Glasgow's east end have been relocated ahead of Scottish Water carrying out essential drainage work in the area.
A specialist...
Drainage specialist launches new highways survey service
LANES Group is offering a new national highways drainage surveying service backed by a data processing centre and asset laser scanning technology.
One of the...
New partnership tipped to help developers improve efficiency
SCOTTISH Water Horizons, a commercial subsidiary of Scottish Water, and water technology specialist Xylem Water Solutions have formed a new partnership that has been...
Scottish Water completes its biggest ever water infrastructure investment
SCOTTISH Water has announced completion of its largest ever water infrastructure investment benefiting almost one million people in the west of Scotland.
The £235 million...
Specialist makes a pig of it – Blockage problem resolved
ENGINEERS used a device more often employed for drainage pipes when builders feared a blocked gas main could delay completion of a new school.
A...
Drainage can give 3G pitches a sporting chance
THE rise in 3G all-weather astroturf sports pitches across the country has led a provider of construction and building materials to warn contractors of...
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...
New ways of thinking make the future bright for SuDS
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are widely acknowledged to be the most environmentally-acceptable way to manage flood risk and prevent water pollution. Yet, despite their...
Akela awarded ‘diverse’ groundworks package for new Bellshill development
AKELA Construction has been appointed by Dawn Homes to lead a package of works for the new Quarriers Gate development in Bellshill.
The 3.1-hectare site,...
Progress made in plans to bring new homes to Glasgow’s east end
WELLHOUSE Housing Association (WHA) has invested over £80,000 in the first phases of work to bring new housing to the community in the east...
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...
Falkirk councillors to hear update on Scotland’s biggest flood protection project
FALKIRK's elected members are to hear of the progress and required next steps to deliver the Grangemouth flood protection scheme.
The local authority said that...
New milestone reached at Highland flood protection scheme
MORRISON Construction has announced that the final phase of works on a Highland flood alleviation scheme is underway.
The contractor is on site for the...
Low carbon construction techniques utilised at new £30m Peebles water treatment works
A new £30 million water treatment works in Peebles, constructed using low carbon building techniques, has been switched on.
The facility is supplying water to Peebles,...
Resilience workshop to discuss flood plans
BRE Innovation Park in Ravenscraig is to host a workshop that will examine how the Property Resilience Action Plan will impact on property flood...
New solution works a treat at Threave Garden
A new sewage treatment system from Graf UK is said to be helping the National Trust for Scotland protect the water environment and minimise...
Drainage specialist sets gold standard in health and safety
DRAINAGE and wastewater specialist Lanes Group is celebrating after receiving a Gold Achievement Award in the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards 2022.
The awards are...
