Construction begins on National Manufacturing Institute Scotland facility
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland facility at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland in Renfrewshire.
The team...
Puraflex ensures pole position for Hyundai’s flagship forecourt
A pioneering hydrocarbon-resistant membrane from Industrial Textiles and Plastics (ITP) has been crucial in the construction of Hyundai’s new flagship site in Stockport. ...
Retaining wall delivers platform for success
A precast platform retaining wall unit from FP McCann has assisted platform extension works at Edinburgh’s Waverely Station. The project involved the lengthening of...
Breaking new ground
GROUNDFORCE Shorco recently sent a team, led by Scottish regional sales director Richard Cherrie, to a groundworks health and safety event in Aberdeen.
The one-day...
How can Scotland face the challenges of climate change?
ICE Scotland chair, Donald Bell, explains the need for simultaneous progress on net zero and climate resilience.
SOCIETY is facing two major challenges: achieving net...
Growing concerns
With increased demand for grass paving to driveways, access roads and parking for both commercial and domestic applications, there are certain aspects of both...
Akela Ground Engineering completes milestone ABeam contract
AKELA Ground Engineering has completed groundworks for its first major contract in Ireland using its 'groundbreaking' ABeam system.
Marking a milestone in the company’s expansion...
BAM creates new Scottish hub with opening of Kilsyth office
CONSTRUCTION giant BAM has created a new hub in Scotland with the opening of an office in Kilsyth, North Lanarkshire.
The move is designed to...
Glasgow-headquartered ground engineering specialist expands Midlands presence
GLASGOW-headquartered Akela Ground Engineering, part of the Akela Group, has announced it is continuing to grow its presence across The Midlands after securing a fourth...
The evolution of soil stabilisation
The remedial practice of soil stabilisation has been widely employed in the construction and building sectors for thousands of years, and even after more...
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...
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...
Five options under consideration for Rest and Be Thankful design work
SCOTLAND'S transport minister Jenny Gilruth has met the A83 Task Force to discuss the work to identify a solution to the challenges at the...
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...
Plastic fantastic: waste used to create temporary car park
A ‘plastic’ temporary area for parking has been created at the landmark The Events Complex Aberdeen (TECA) site.
The venue, which has been tipped to...
Subsidence risk rises as Scotland’s weather wreaks havoc
David Hedley, commercial & infrastructure lead at ground engineering specialist Mainmark UK, warns that as weather remains erratic, the construction sector must stay alert...
A piling project you can bank on
PILING specialist MG Piling has been carrying out sheet piling works as part of one of Scotland’s largest construction projects – the new Buchanan...
Latest contract builds on Akela’s English expansion plans
AKELA Ground Engineering (GE), part of Glasgow-headquartered Akela Group, has announced it has secured a further contract in the north of England.
The latest project,...
Irvine-based coastal survey specialist expands with new English office
IRVINE-headquartered SOCOTEC Land & Hydrographic Surveys is expanding operations by opening a new base in Liverpool.
The coastal marine survey company will now be able...
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,...
