Temporary works specialist retains Scottish Water framework partnership
MABEY Hire has retained its preferred supplier status for the next four years on Scottish Water’s SR21 framework, making it one of two suppliers...
GBSS Civil Engineering confirms new management structure
GBSS Civil Engineering Limited has announced a new management structure which will see the business expand and aim to break into additional markets.
The announcement...
Akela Ground Engineering invests in new piling rigs
AKELA Ground Engineering, part of Glasgow-headquartered Akela Group, has announced a significant investment in new plant equipment.
The new fleet includes three JCB-JX piling rigs,...
A creative solution for Potter Place
A unique deep soil mixing technique has been used to deliver an effective and fast solution for culvert works at Potter Place in Glasgow.
During...
Statom Group North secures groundworks and RC structures package at HMP Glasgow
STATOM Group North has been appointed by Kier to deliver a groundworks and RC structures package for the central facilities building, the front of...
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...
Akela Ground Engineering announces Irish expansion
AKELA Ground Engineering is expanding its piling and beam operations beyond Scotland with the opening of a new base in Co. Armagh.
The move comes...
Construction tech helps protect iconic trees at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
A tree protection system at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) has combined with modern construction technology to help protect a renowned living collection...
SSE has one million reasons to celebrate safety on Berwick Bank project
SSE is celebrating hitting the milestone of one million hours of safe contractor working on its offshore Berwick Bank Wind Farm super project.
The safety...
Story Scotland launches energy division to support nation’s net zero ambitions
STORY Scotland has announced the launch of a new division designed to deliver 'innovative and efficient' civil engineering solutions for energy customers across Scotland.
The...
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...
Inverclyde geotechnical business aims to provide training for local people
A family-run Inverclyde business is hiring and training young people in the field of ground investigation, after the business owners accessed specialist advice from...
Shoring kit assists with £250m energy project
MODULAR shoring equipment from Groundforce has played its part in the installation of a new gas main under the Colebrooke River at Maguiresbridge, Co Fermanagh,...
Ground investigations to begin for Old Military Road upgrades
GROUND investigations are underway on a parcel of land between the Old Military Road (OMR) diversion route and the A83 immediately north of the...
Retaining wall delivers platform for success
A precast platform retaining wall unit from FP McCann has assisted platform extension works at Edinburgh’s Waverely Station. The project involved the lengthening of...
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...
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...
Groundforce shores up support for crucial bridge link
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has been supplying a range of large-capacity modular hydraulic shoring equipment to contractors building the new Govan to Partick Bridge in Glasgow.
The...
Reinforced-soil contract success for Maccaferri Construction
What is thought to be the first Island of Ireland installation of a particular type of concrete panel-faced, reinforced soil retaining wall system is...
RJ McLeod to deliver enabling works on Ardrossan Community Campus project
NORTH Ayrshire Council has appointed RJ McLeod to carry out enabling works on the build of the new Ardrossan Community Campus.
Enabling works at the...
