Helping local water authorities and contractors meet their social and environmental responsibilities
Maintaining or repairing water infrastructure can lead to large groundworks excavations being carried out in residential areas, close to other buildings and infrastructure. As...
Firming up our future
By Malcolm O’Sullivan, managing director of Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering
AS an industry, the importance of expert ground engineering is often overlooked. Our input into...
Construction challenges see Moray substation build scrapped
ENGINEERING and construction challenges at the site of the proposed Coachford substation mean it will no longer be built, SSEN Transmission has announced.
The facility,...
Groundforce awarded first-place framework agreement by Scottish Water
SCOTTISH Water has awarded a first-place framework agreement to Groundforce for the hire of trenching and shoring equipment.
The award is based on a ranked...
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,...
Time for warm words to be replaced with concrete plans
By Grahame Barn, chief executive of CECA Scotland
IN 2021 we will hopefully leave Covid-19 behind us as the vaccine programme is rolled out, but...
Stirling company gets first paving machine of its kind in Scotland
A Stirling company has become the owner of the first paving machine of its kind in Scotland.
Riley Surfacing, a partnership of brothers Hugh and...
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...
Workers still at risk despite rise in excavation searches
Richard Broome, MD at LSBUD (Linesearch BeforeUdig), an online asset search facility, discusses the recent ‘Digging Up Britain 2019’ report and draws on its...
New recruits boost Scottish growth plans
GROUNDFORCE has made two key appointments to support continued expansion in Scotland.
The construction equipment specialist has named Alan Best as Area Sales Manager while...
BAM Ritchies celebrates hat-trick of ground engineering accolades
BAM Ritchies is celebrating after winning three awards and being highly commended for another at the Ground Engineering awards 2021.
The top accolade won by...
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,...
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...
Groundforce appoints global major projects director
CONSTRUCTION services supplier Groundforce has appointed James Burchell as global major projects director.
James joined the firm as a yard labourer/driver almost 30 years ago....
Crucial Isle of Barra lifeboat station to be upgraded
RSK Group firms Central Alliance, RSK Geosciences, and Structural Soils have teamed up to deliver advice and skills ahead of a major upgrade of...
Temporary works specialist honoured for health and safety achievements
MABEY Hire is celebrating after picking up its eleventh consecutive gold at the 2023 RoSPA Health & Safety Awards, resulting in winning the President’s...
A concrete case for offshore wind
GIVEN that the purpose of offshore wind farms is to generate low-carbon, renewable energy, the concrete industry argues that the greenhouse gases emitted during...
Advance Grid Solutions names director of engineering
ADVANCE Grid Solutions has appointed Ross Main to the role of director of engineering.
A graduate in electrical and electronic engineering, Ross has held senior...
Early engagement key to “efficient” site starts
Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has landed three new contracts to deliver soil modification and earthworks packages to help major housebuilders construct new homes across...
Akela Ground Engineering makes senior hire to help drive growth plans
AKELA Ground Engineering has appointed precast piling manufacturing specialist John Ward to support expansion of its precast manufacturing operations in England.
With over 35 years...
