Firms dig deep at tourist hotspot to install new sewage treatment plant
DHMS Civils Ltd employed Groundforce Shorco to support a deep excavation to accommodate a new sewage treatment plant (STP) at the Inveruglas Visitor Centre...
Big props to recorded load monitoring data
Ajay Nagah, engineering & major projects manager – ground shoring, at Altrad RMD Kwikform, explains how the use of historic data and digital virtual...
Scottish expansion for Keltbray Sheet Piling
KELTBRAY Sheet Piling has announced an expansion of its services to Scotland.
The business was first launched last year from its headquarters in Surrey and...
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...
Environmental monitoring in groundworks: clearing the way for new homes
With available building space at a premium in the UK, there has been an increasing push to convert disused brownfield land into new housing....
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...
Ground investigation work supports Orkney renewable energy ambitions
GROUND engineering and site investigation company Central Alliance has returned to the Orkney Islands to complete a further project to help the islands’ council...
Falkirk civils firm honoured at supply chain awards
FALKIRK-based civil engineering firm GBSS has been named Supply Chain Partner of the Year at the Tilbury Douglas Scottish Supply Chain Roadshow.
The accolade was...
Gaining Ground
GROUNDFORCE is one of the country’s leading suppliers of rental equipment, specialising in specific sectors of the construction industry – mainly groundworks. The company...
Fugro takes prize for A9 groundwork
FUGRO has picked up a top award for its ground investigation work on Transport Scotland’s A9 dualling scheme.
The suvey specialist scooped the ‘Ground Investigation...
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...
Soil Engineering Geoservices poised for £1m groundworks contract
TRANSPORT Scotland has announced its intention to award a £1 million contract to Soil Engineering Geoservices Ltd to conduct ground investigations as part of...
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...
Groundworks underway at new Kennoway housing project
BRIAR Homes has started enabling works and construction on a new 137-property development in Kennoway, Fife.
The £40 million Weavers View site will deliver 123 homes...
New project into peatland construction methods could ‘transform’ approach to rural housing
MORE environmentally friendly peatland construction methods have been tipped to pave the way for future housing developments in parts of Scotland's Highlands and Islands.
A...
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...
Build of new train station in Scottish Borders progressing
PROGRESS is being made on the £20 million project to create a new train station in Reston, Network Rail has confirmed.
The plans for the...
Record year for ‘safe digging’ searches
LSBUD, an online safe digging resource, has revealed it welcomed more than 3.4 million searches - a new record - for underground pipes and...
Double award recognition for A9 Luncarty to Pass of Birnam initiative
THE A9 Dualling: Luncarty to Pass of Birnam project, has earned recognition at two separate awards ceremonies.
The scheme was delivered as part of Transport...
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...
