Weight of history felt in Edinburgh city centre project

IN the heart of Edinburgh city centre, a complex and historically sensitive construction project is currently paving the way for a new mixed-use scheme,...

Construction begins on National Manufacturing Institute Scotland facility

CONSTRUCTION work is underway on the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland facility at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland in Renfrewshire. The team...
Groundforce bunker excavation project

Bunker excavation paves the way for a sustainable future in Glasgow

AN innovative bunker excavation project in Glasgow has been helping to pave the way for the South Clyde Energy Centre, a transformative energy-from-waste (EfW)...

New geotechnical solutions help tackle affordable housing shortfall

There is no silver bullet to the shortage of affordable housing across the UK. Debate over the barriers to meeting targets is complex; not...
Altrad RMD Kwikform project

Digging deep: how temporary works aid complex basement excavations

John Breen, UK commercial director at Altrad RMD Kwikform, discusses the growing complexity of basement excavations, and how temporary works can assist construction BASEMENT excavations...

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...
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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...

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...

Akela Group secures £4.5m contract for Renfrew housing site

AKELA Group has been awarded a £4.5 million contract to provide civil engineering, infrastructure and surfacing works at a new residential site built by...

Projects are piling up for ground specialist

AARSLEFF Ground Engineering’s recently appointed managing director has described Scotland as a “very important” market for the business, which has been going through a...

Gabion solution specified for National Robotarium

PHI Group has been carrying out the design, supply and installation of a gabion basket retaining wall at the new £22 million National Robotarium...

Common Ground: fast bridge installation aids road project

Groundforce Bridge has installed a 12.6m x 3.5m Mega Vehicle Bridge in just two hours to provide an eco-friendly solution for site traffic accessing...

Survey shows positive signs of ‘sustained’ Scottish civils recovery

A new study has highlighted signs of a 'sustained recovery' in the Scottish civils sector. The latest Workload Trends Survey, conducted by trade association CECA...
Exploratory works underway at Coire Glas, the first large-scale pumped storage scheme to be developed in 30 years

Firm appointed for exploratory works on major Highlands project

EXPLORATORY works are underway at the site of what could be the UK's first large-scale pumped storage scheme to be developed in 30 years. Mining...
Groundforce Aberdeen WTW

Aberdeen WTW upgrade provides ‘complex’ excavation challenges

GROUNDFORCE Shorco has revealed details of its work to support a ’complex’ excavation at the Mannofield Water Treatment Works near Aberdeen. Contractor ESD (a joint...

Dalkeith school scheme marks GBSS’ largest contract to date

GBSS Civil Engineering has commenced work on delivering groundworks and civil engineering at the site of the new £41.8 million Mayfield Primary School in...
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...
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Filling a GAP

GROUND Developments Ltd (GDL) has revealed work is underway to remediate the GAP sites within the Sighthill Transformational Regeneration Area for Glasgow City Council...

Residents to benefit from Irvine road project

CONSTRUCTION has been completed on a major road project in Irvine, paving the way for a new residential development opportunity. Robertson Civil Engineering carried out...

Work begins on electrifying £116m Levenmouth rail link

WORK to lay the foundations that will pave the way for the electrification of the £116 million Levenmouth rail link is to get underway. The...