Water pollution: simple steps can work a treat
Richard D. Coulton, business unit manager (construction) at Siltbuster, outlines the typical causes of water pollution on construction sites and the solutions to treat...
New report highlight’s UK digging ‘boom’
NEW research has revealed that the UK is poised to experience a ‘digging boom’ this year.
The findings were released in Digging up Britain 2021,...
Pioneering four-year project tipped to leave positive legacy in Loch Ness region
A new water treatment plant and distribution network will come into operation in the Loch Ness region this month following a four-year project.
Since the...
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...
Contractors alerted to next stage of A9 dualling programme
CONSTRUCTION contractors and their supply chains have been alerted to the next opportunity associated with the A9 dualling programme.
Transport Scotland has published a Prior...
Paving the way for a bright future
Gary Moug speaks to Grass Concrete MD Bob Howden OBE as the sustainable solutions company marks five decades of innovation
GRASS Concrete is celebrating 50...
Mackenzie Construction appoints Smart Surface research associate
HAVING been awarded funding from Innovate UK for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the...
Weight of history felt in Edinburgh city centre project
IN the heart of Edinburgh city centre, a complex and historically sensitive construction project is currently paving the way for a new mixed-use scheme,...
Design software helps add resilience to water supply
FORMING part of the Ayrshire Resilience Project, Scottish Water is working to connect the Glasgow trunk main network with supplies in Ayrshire. Once completed,...
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...
SCCS and Senceive team up with distribution partnership
SCCS, part of Hexagon and a distributor for Leica Geosystems solutions, has formed a partnership with Senceive to supply the company’s wireless remote condition...
Charging infrastructure is key to unlocking the EV revolution potential
By Mark Markey, managing director, Akela Group
THE race to achieve net zero emissions targets is on and decarbonising the transport sector - as Scotland’s...
Emma looks to cement company’s status in Scotland
A ground engineering professional with over 20 years’ experience is relishing her role as business stream director in Scotland at Cementation Skanska, after returning...
RJ McLeod to deliver enabling works on Ardrossan Community Campus project
NORTH Ayrshire Council has appointed RJ McLeod to carry out enabling works on the build of the new Ardrossan Community Campus.
Enabling works at the...
Breaking new ground in excavation training
Chris Gearren, general manager (training), Groundforce, discusses the importance of companies in training staff in excavation work to minimise risk of serious injuries
THE vast...
New project into peatland construction methods could ‘transform’ approach to rural housing
MORE environmentally friendly peatland construction methods have been tipped to pave the way for future housing developments in parts of Scotland's Highlands and Islands.
A...
Advanced works underway on ‘next generation’ Glasgow building
DEANS Civil Engineering Scotland has commenced advanced works on behalf of CEG to prepare Glasgow's 33 Cadogan Street for development.
Works include installing sheet piling around...
Ground investigations to begin for Old Military Road upgrades
GROUND investigations are underway on a parcel of land between the Old Military Road (OMR) diversion route and the A83 immediately north of the...
Groundforce Shorco confirms upgrade of online design tool
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has announced the introduction of an 'industry first' in temporary works solutions.
Engineers and temporary works coordinators are set to get 'unprecedented access'...
Scottish investment pays off for piling specialist
STEEL piling specialist SPI McGrattan has revealed its decision to open a new regional office in Bellshill to serve the Scottish market just over...
