BDA knows the drill

A seminar exploring how technology is shaping the future of the geotechnical sector was recently held in Edinburgh. The British Drilling Association’s (BDA) ‘Solutions for...

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...
James Burchell

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....

Barhale secures £2.8m Clyde Gateway package of works

BARHALE Scotland has been awarded a £2.8 million contract by Clyde Gateway Developments Limited to carry out remedial works to an unstable section of...

Groundworks firm enters administration

J B Bennett (Contracts) Limited has entered administration, resulting in the loss of 47 jobs. The North Lanarkshire groundworks contractor provided renovation and refurbishment services...

Contractor back at landslide site

THE A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful in Argyll hasn’t given drivers much to be thankful for in recent years as a series...

Breaking new ground in excavation training

Chris Gearren, general manager (training), Groundforce, discusses the importance of companies in training staff in excavation work to minimise risk of serious injuries THE vast...
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...

Perth ‘super sewer’ project uses innovative concrete pipe alternative

THE installation of a 'super sewer' in Perth is making progress, with the project using a steel-reinforced composite pipe to cut carbon emissions. Scottish Water,...

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...

Solutions supplier is boxing clever in Cambuslang

GROUNDFORCE Shorco has supplied a range of trench boxes and associated safety products to enable George Leslie to carry out a waste water rising...

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...

Temporary or enabling works – it’s all about the timing

In construction, temporary and permanent works often go hand in hand. Given this, perfect planning and coordination between each of the project stages, from...

Pioneering four-year project tipped to leave positive legacy in Loch Ness region

A new water treatment plant and distribution network will come into operation in the Loch Ness region this month following a four-year project. Since the...

Work complete on historic Telford Bridge following ground movement

MAINMARK UK has completed work on a historic bridge in Stirling following subsidence affecting the made ground on its approaches. The Telford Bridge is a...
Fiona Hyslop MSP

Contract notice published for A9 Dualling: Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project

THE contract notice for the construction of the £155 million A9 Dualling: Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project has been published. This commences procurement of the...
Steel sheet pile walls in Comrie

Sheet pile innovation helps mitigate Comrie flood risk

A £27 million project in Comrie has demonstrated the advantages of permanent steel sheet pile walls as effective flood defences. Working alongside main contractor Balfour...
Wallyford drainage works

Will Rudd undertakes complex drainage infrastructure work at Dolphingstone

CIVIL, structural and conservation engineering firm, Will Rudd, has revealed details of its role in supporting Taylor Wimpey East Scotland in starting the delivery...
Warren Buckland

Groundforce appoints Warren Buckland as MD

GROUNDFORCE has announced the appointment of Warren Buckland as the firm's new managing director. Warren has been serving as interim MD of the construction services...

Groundforce temporary works tool receives further upgrade

GROUNDFORCE Shorco has upgraded its YourSolution design tool for the fourth time since it was launched two years ago. Sheet and frame designs up to...