Engineering consultancy boosted by major Glasgow projects
WILL Rudd Davidson has revealed that investment in construction projects in Glasgow has provided a major boost for the consultancy.
The firm's Glasgow team is...
Silver lining for residents of Edinburgh high-rises
SPRAY lining technology smooths high rise pipe challenge
Cast iron pipes in blocks of flats in Edinburgh have been given a new lease of life...
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,...
A global push to circularity
By Andy Leah, general manager of Duraproducts
GLOBAL Recycling Day 2025 actions us to closely consider waste reduction, a dual target for environmental and economic...
Rising tides call for better partnership working
By Nicola Earley, principal engineer, WSP Scotland
SCOTLAND’S wet and often windy weather is known the world over. Whilst some may grow to love it,...
Railway line between Edinburgh and Berwick set for £5.7m upgrades
A £5.7 million project is to get underway to improve track and drainage on the line between Edinburgh and Berwick.
The Scotland's Railway and Network...
Drainage system boosts Inverclyde road users
WILL Rudd Davidson (Edinburgh), consulting engineers, have completed ‘complex’ engineering works at Bakers Brae, Inverclyde, designed to improve safety for road users and pedestrians.
Tasked...
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...
SuDS has been a real Scottish success – but there’s work still to do
Scotland has led the way in making the installation of Sustainable Drainage Systems compulsory. But, according to a survey, SuDS success has been clouded...
Construction tech helps protect iconic trees at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
A tree protection system at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) has combined with modern construction technology to help protect a renowned living collection...
Water systems in fine health at new hospital
EDINBURGH’S new £150 million Royal Hospital for Children and Young People has utilised more than 300,000 Polypipe Permavoid and Polystorm-R components for water attenuation...
Beat the floods with SuDS
By David Sturrock, Brett Martin Plumbing & Drainage regional sales manager (Scotland)
IN recent years, severe flooding has devastated the country, affecting the economy and...
‘Industry first’ inlet plugs tipped to enhance road project contractors
ACO Technologies has launched a reusable range of inlet plugs for its KerbDrain range, designed to boost civil and highways contractors working on road...
Dura Products highlights green credentials with LCA results
DURA Products has confirmed its sustainability credentials with the release of new Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) for its Durakerb, Duradrain and Durachannel products.
The LCA,...
Drainage and wastewater specialist marks 30 years of growth
LANES Group chief executive Wayne Earnshaw has marked the 30th anniversary of the company his father founded by making the first cut in a...
Challenging task has silver lining
DRAINAGE engineers from Lanes Group completed the lining of a drainage pipe nearly one kilometre long on behalf of a contractor working for Scottish...
Over 100 tonnes of soil to be removed from Moray cemetery following ‘distressing’ floods
OVER 100 tonnes of soil and brick is to be removed from a Moray cemetery as part of £56,000 worth of drainage works.
It follows...
Are modern methods the answer to skills shortage?
With construction projects across the UK given strict deadlines to adhere to, every available avenue for time saving needs to be explored. Many contractors...
A watertight solution to heavy rain
By Hayley Lowry, Marketing Manager at Brett Martin Ltd
AFTER another winter of frequent and high intensity rainfall, tackling surface water flooding remains an issue...
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...
