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...
Maintaining drainage to prevent flooding
As Scotland experiences increasingly volatile weather conditions, it is more important than ever precautions are in place to prevent them causing havoc to infrastructure....
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,...
Plastic rainwater systems fall into place
By Paul Wadsworth, specification manager at Brett Martin
WITH wild weather in Scotland the new norm and likelihood of powerful storms no longer a rare...
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...
Housebuilder puts on SuDS masterclass for schoolkids
TAYLOR Wimpey has been showcasing the importance of SuDS to groups of Scottish primary school children.
A team from the housebuilder’s West Scotland business recently...
Choosing a channel – a closer look at drainage selection
Drainage and water management systems form a vital part of all construction projects. With so many options available, selecting the best drainage system can...
Water jetting: building the case for effective training
NO-dig remote access services delivered by drainage specialists are increasingly valued by construction contractors – and a key component is said to be water...
Milling robot is a cut above
TWO steel and concrete foundation piles that had been driven through a 375mm culvert have been given the chop in Irvine, Ayrshire, using robotic...
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...
Refurbishment broadens sustainability horizons
John McMullan from Firestone Building Products discusses the pond refurbishment carried out at Horizon Scotland, a business incubator at Highlands and Islands Enterprise’s flagship...
The case for Green Infrastructure investment in Scotland
By Sean Robinson, specification director of water management solutions at Polypipe
SCOTTISH cities are rich in history and heritage, attracting international tourists and revenue. But...
WPL awarded three wastewater contracts for Scottish Water
A Hampshire-based wastewater treatment firm has been awarded a trio of supplier framework contracts with Scottish Water.
WPL has been awarded the contracts for wastewater...
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...
Drainage survey system steps on the gas
DRAINAGE surveying technology has been used to address a pipe blockage concern at a biogas regeneration plant near Coupar Angus in Perth and Kinross.
Engineers...
Balfour Beatty completes Dundee flood defence works
BALFOUR Beatty has announced the completion of a multi-million pound flood protection scheme in Dundee.
The £6.5 million project was carried out on behalf of...
Be aware of licensing changes, urges environmental body
THE Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has urged the construction industry to be fully aware of new licensing requirements that will soon come into...
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...
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...
Chamber systems aid £47m campus works
PRECAST drainage and stormwater chamber systems from FP McCann have been installed at the new Aberdeen Academy.
Balfour Beatty has started construction of the £47...
