Conor Fitzsimmons and Colin Tait

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...
Ullapool Harbour

Ullapool project wins top accolade at Scottish Civil Engineering Awards

A project to improve the harbour area and main street in Ullapool won the Best Overall Project category at the Scottish Civil Engineering Awards. Organised...
Groundforce Shorco project

Ground engineering sector still exploring full potential of AI

Oliver Smith, engineering director at Groundforce Shorco, answers Project Scotland's questions about sector trends, new innovations, Scottish projects, and the growing impact AI is...

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...

Definitely Mabey: innovation is key for hire giants

For over 50 years Mabey Hire, a nationwide supplier of non-mechanical plant equipment, has been supplying a diverse mix of construction clients with engineered...

New report urges greater collaboration

MABEY has released a report urging new ways of working and greater collaboration across the construction supply chain to help solve the sector’s productivity...

Construction workers praised following record number of ‘safe digging’ searches

'RECORD' numbers of people in the UK are searching for pipes and cables before they put a digger bucket or spade in the ground,...
Plastic kerb

Duraproducts announces sole distribution agreement with TCS Geotechnics

DURAPRODUCTS has announced a new sole distribution agreement with provider of specialist geotechnical products for construction and civil engineering industries, TCS Geotechnics. The arrangement applies...
John Ward

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...

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...
Akela ABeam

Akela achieves NHBC Accepts certification for precast foundation system

AKELA Ground Engineering, part of Akela Group, has achieved NHBC Accepts certification for its precast foundation system, ABeam. Launched earlier this year, ABeam features a...

Groundforce Shorco launches carbon calculator for temporary works

GROUNDFORCE Shorco has announced it has developed a carbon calculator for temporary works and is making it available to customers and the shoring industry...
Piling rig

Piling work underway at site of relocated Hairmyres Railway Station

WORK to install the foundations of a new footbridge at the relocated Hairmyres Railway Station has begun. Forming part of the East Kilbride enhancements project,...

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,...

Lanarkshire base provides room for Scottish growth

  PRECAST giant FP McCann has expanded its Scottish presence with a string of drainage projects across the country, coupled with the acquisition of a...
Richard Broome, MD at LSBUD

The ‘virtuous circle’ of safe digging

Richard Broome, MD at LSBUD, the online safe digging resource, explores what the industry’s ‘virtuous circle’ is, and discusses what it means for health...

Rest and Be Thankful public engagement events announced

A series of public engagement events on the long-term solution at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful will be held in March at venues...

Capital gains: Edinburgh office project gathers pace

LOCATED in the heart of Edinburgh’s business district, Capital Square, the largest speculative office development in the city, is beginning to take shape. BAM Properties,...
Akela Ground Engineering truck with piling equipment

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...

Turning a Corner on steep slope challenge in the Borders

A steep hill close to the A7 in the Borders wouldn’t traditionally be a site chosen for housing development. However, the new Buckholm Corner...