Mabey Hire, Scotland

Turnkey service and product range help Mabey to stand out

Mabey Hire is a key player in the temporary works industry in Scotland, providing solutions for a wide range of projects. The firm’s Ryan...
Construction equipment at Torness site

GDL begins construction phase at Torness for EGL1 initiative

GDL has started the construction phase of a bulk earthworks and ground improvement contract at Torness for METLEN Energy and Metals, on behalf of...

Edinburgh project is a work of art

INDEPENDENT product supplier Geosynthetics is currently involved in a soil slope reinforcement project in Edinburgh as part of the £22 million redevelopment of the...

Turning a Corner on steep slope challenge in the Borders

A steep hill close to the A7 in the Borders wouldn’t traditionally be a site chosen for housing development. However, the new Buckholm Corner...

Akela to deliver piling solutions at landmark EV charging hub

AKELA Ground Engineering (GE) has secured a contract to deliver piling solutions at the UK’s largest public electric vehicle (EV) charging hub. The hub will...

Work to begin on improving resilience at A83 Rest and Be Thankful

PREPARATORY works to realign the southern end of the temporary diversion route at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful will start this week, Transport...

Morrison to deliver £6.2m flood alleviation works

MORRISON Construction has landed a £6.2 million contract to deliver works for the final phase of the Smithton and Culloden Flood Protection Scheme. Part of...

Flow barriers bring relief to exasperated motorists

INSTALLATION of an extensive network of debris flow barriers at the Rest and Be Thankful pass in Argyll & Bute could prevent lengthy diversions. The...
Laing O'Rourke has commenced groundworks at the site of what will become the new University Hospital Monklands.

Groundworks begin at site of new University Hospital Monklands

LAING O'Rourke has commenced groundworks at the site of what will become the new University Hospital Monklands. One million cubic metres of earth will be...
Construction work at Tyndrum Wastewater Treatment Works

Upgrades triple filter screening capacity at Tyndrum wastewater treatment works

STIRLINGSHIRE-based Tyndrum Wastewater Treatment Works has enhanced its process screening capacity by installing upgrades capable of handling more than triple its original volume. The project,...

Spring into action

SPRING has sprung and with the worst of the inclement weather hopefully behind us, it is the “perfect” time to examine geotechnical assets –...

How real-time data is vital in groundworks scheme design

The role of monitoring can be fundamental to the success of groundworks projects. Taking advantage of all available data can help to ensure that...

Aarsleff makes senior geotechnical appointment

AARSLEFF Ground Engineering has appointed Dr Dan Adams to the role of senior geotechnical consultant. Adams, who has previously worked for Mott MacDonald and Keller...

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,...

Playing a Quay role in Dundee project

THE multi-million pound quayside development at Dundee’s Prince Charles Wharf Extension is on track for delivery with a bit of help from Piletec, the...
Central Alliance - rig mobilisation

Ground investigation work supports Orkney renewable energy ambitions

GROUND engineering and site investigation company Central Alliance has returned to the Orkney Islands to complete a further project to help the islands’ council...
Groundforce bunker excavation project

Bunker excavation paves the way for a sustainable future in Glasgow

AN innovative bunker excavation project in Glasgow has been helping to pave the way for the South Clyde Energy Centre, a transformative energy-from-waste (EfW)...
Robert Ogg, MD Akela Construction

Akela Group appoints two new managing directors

AKELA Group has announced two new managing directors of its construction and ground engineering subsidiaries. Robert Ogg has been appointed MD of Akela Construction, while...

Laying the foundations for new energy centre on outskirts of Glasgow

THE South Clyde Energy Centre on the outskirts of Glasgow is an energy-from-waste facility which will divert up to 350,000 tonnes of residual, non-recyclable...

Livingston depot completes national ‘jigsaw’ for MGF

Excavation safety solutions specialist MGF opened its first depot in Scotland last year to support customers north of the border. Based in Livingston, the...