Cream of the crop: new base gives NPC scope for Scottish expansion
NATIONAL Pile Croppers (NPC) is targeting growth in the Scottish market after opening a new depot in Airdrie.
The company specialises in hiring hydraulic pile...
Jedburgh civils contractor acquired by RSK
JEDBURGH-based civil engineering and bulk earthworks contractor RJT Excavations has been acquired by RSK in a move described as 'significantly strengthening' the group’s expertise...
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...
Offsite benefits bolster alliance
AARSLEFF Ground Engineering says its alliance with Northern Piling has arrived at the “right time” for Scotland’s construction industry as it embraces offsite construction...
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...
Sustainability through durability
This article contains paid-for content created in collaboration with Total UK – Bitumen Division.
Rick Ashton, market development manager at Total UK – Bitumen Division,...
Ground investigation contract award marks latest A9 Dualling milestone
SOIL Engineering Geoservices has secured a ground investigation contract worth almost £635,000 for the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig and Pitlochry to Killiecrankie sections of...
New procurement competition announced for Tomatin to Moy project following ‘disappointing’ outcome
TRANSPORT Scotland has confirmed a new procurement competition will begin for the Tomatin to Moy section of the A9 dualling project following a 'disappointing'...
Vp plc has emissions targets validated by SBTi
SPECIALIST equipment rental group Vp plc has had its efforts and strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through science-based targets validated by the Science...
Ground investigation work to inform next phase of A83 plans
SOIL Engineering Geoservices has secured a £1.6 million contract for A83 ground investigation work.
As the first phase of the medium-term works to improve the...
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...
Coire Glas pumped storage hydropower project earns landmark sustainability recognition
SSE Renewables' Coire Glas pumped storage hydropower project has become the first scheme of its kind to achieve the Hydropower Sustainability Standard.
The Highlands renewable energy...
Gabion solution specified for National Robotarium
PHI Group has been carrying out the design, supply and installation of a gabion basket retaining wall at the new £22 million National Robotarium...
Delivery plan announced for remaining A9 dualling projects
ALMOST half of Perth to Inverness route will be dual carriageway by the end of 2030, Scotland's cabinet secretary for transport has announced.
Mairi McAllan...
Enhancing efficiency: the critical role of early contractor involvement
Stephen Barker, engineering director at MGF, explores the critical role of early contractor involvement in reducing cost, complexity, and carbon
IT is well known that...
Piling work begins on £1 billion HMP Glasgow project
ROGER Bullivant Limited (RBL) has been appointed by Kier Construction to deliver a piling solution on the new £1 billion HMP Glasgow.
Replacing HMP Barlinnie, the...
Ground engineering sector still exploring full potential of AI
Oliver Smith, engineering director at Groundforce Shorco, answers Project Scotland's questions about sector trends, new innovations, Scottish projects, and the growing impact AI is...
Creator of recycled brick to lead ‘key’ entrepreneurial role at Heriot-Watt
HERIOT-WATT University has announced the appointment of Professor Gabriela Medero as associate principal for enterprise.
The new strategic role will aim to drive engagement with...
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...
VR tool tipped to help tackle skills gap
A new virtual reality application has been tipped to help tackle skills shortages within the construction industry and assist geotechnical engineers by providing information...
