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...
Architects urged to get their hands dirty
Wastewater treatment specialists Graf UK are calling on architects to help improve ground water quality throughout the UK. Here, David Stagg, the firm's technical...
New CPD explores factors around wastewater treatment
GRAF UK has launched a new 50-minute CPD that explores the issues around wastewater treatment and advises on potential options available for specifiers.
The resource...
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...
TSL launches new utilities division
TSL Contractors has launched its own utilities division, with the move described as enabling the firm to provide a full range of Water Industry...
Sustainable drainage strategy brings environmental gains at Dalkeith housing project
A sustainable drainage strategy, designed to reduce 315 cubic metres of excavation and save around 20 days of construction time, has been utilised at...
Drainage specialist marks 30 years in business
DRAINAGE and wastewater business Lanes Group has launched a programme of activities throughout this year to mark its 30th anniversary.
The company started life as...
Sustainable drainage units tipped to ease flooding fears at Edinburgh park
A carbon-negative solution has been specified in an attempt to bring an end to drainage problems at a popular Edinburgh park.
Inverleith Park has been...
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...
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...
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,...
Progress made on £8m project to limit flood risk on Dumfries rail line
WORK is progressing on an £8 million project to reduce the risk of flooding and landslips on the rail line between Sanquhar and Dumfries.
The...
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...
Cascade system rises to task at landmark project
BRETT Martin has supplied its Cascade cast iron style rainwater system for part of a new housing development in north London, that upon completion...
Drainage system offers noise and fire benefits
POLYPIPE Building Services has launched Terrain Q, a polypropylene push fit system with multi-layer technology designed for a variety of commercial and high-rise residential...
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...
Work on Glasgow burn to allow major east end builds to proceed
FUNDING of £2.25 million has been available to support a flood development scheme which will allow for major construction projects in Glasgow's east end...
Housing association to launch pilot project to improve sustainability
WELLHOUSE Housing Association (WHA) has revealed plans to embark on a pilot project to create rainwater gardens as part of its commitment to improving...
Scottish Water Horizons launches asset vesting service for developers
SCOTTISH Water Horizons has confirmed the introduction of a new service designed to support developers with remediating unvested water and wastewater assets across Scotland.
The...
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...
