Hat-trick of jobs signals £2m boost
GROUND Developments Ltd has started work on a trio of new earthworks and soil stabilisation projects, securing £2 million worth of new business.
Each one...
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...
Video documents enabling works at site of landmark new North Lanarkshire hospital
A new video has been released detailing the challenging preparatory groundworks that are currently being carried out at the site of the new University...
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...
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...
Concrete mattress provider is awake to marine environment considerations
A senior engineer at a global marine construction firm, which has operated in the likes of the Indian Ocean and Antarctic, has told Project...
Establishing foundations for Scotland to grow
By Stephen Hughes, regional sales director, Mabey
NEW figures suggest Scotland’s population is set to grow by 7% by 2039, so it’s clear that even...
Groundforce expands Scottish shoring team with new area sales manager
GROUNDFORCE has strengthened its Scottish shoring team with the appointment of Stuart Clazey as area sales manager.
Stuart, who will cover the west of Scotland,...
Latest A9 dualling contract awarded
A multi-million pound ground investigation contract has been awarded as part of the A9 dualling programme, with work to begin in the new year.
Fugro...
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'...
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...
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...
Roger Bullivant completes first foundation package for Dandara Scotland
ROGER Bullivant Limited (RBL) has completed its first foundation package for Dandara Scotland at its Foxhall Gait development in Kirkliston.
The ground engineering specialist revealed...
Exploratory tunnel now complete on SSE’s landmark Coire Glas project
EXPLORATORY tunnelling is now complete at the site of what will become the UK's first large-scale pumped storage scheme to be developed in 40...
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...
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. ...
Business shows its steel on Scottish projects
STEEL piling specialist SPI McGrattan is looking to grow its temporary works offering in Scotland.
The business opened a new office in Bellshill 18 months...
Engineering partners complete first phase of decommissioning tidal energy platform
ENGINEERING partners Ocean Kinetics and Green Marine (UK) have completed the first phase of decommissioning a tidal energy platform at EMEC’s Falls of Warness...
ICE to host Glasgow event focused on carbon management
THE Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is organising a carbon management conversation event on August 29 in Glasgow. The event, at Strathclyde University’s Technology...
Harley Haddow launches geotechnical and geoenvironmental offering
ENGINEERING consultancy Harley Haddow has announced the launch of an in-house geotechnical and geoenvironmental capability, led by new senior engineer Conor Fitzsimmons.
This move is...
