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...
Water systems in fine health at new hospital
EDINBURGH’S new £150 million Royal Hospital for Children and Young People has utilised more than 300,000 Polypipe Permavoid and Polystorm-R components for water attenuation...
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...
Glasgow event proves innovation is riding high in ground engineering sector
THE impact of an increased focus on environmental matters within the ground engineering sector was highlighted at a recent event in Glasgow.
The impressive Emirates...
Livingston depot completes national ‘jigsaw’ for MGF
Excavation safety solutions specialist MGF opened its first depot in Scotland last year to support customers north of the border. Based in Livingston, the...
Our oceans can power the world
By Darren O’Mahony, director, Causeway Geotech
IN the midst of a global energy crisis, the escalating cost of living affects everyone. Recent events have exposed...
Topping out milestone for historic Edinburgh hotel extension project
CIVIL and structural engineering consultancy Will Rudd has marked a milestone following the official topping out of a nine-storey extension at the A-listed Caledonian...
The importance of creating a pipeline of talent
By Martin O’Donnell, health and safety advisor at Akela Group
THE construction industry has shown promising signs of recovery and new job opportunities are emerging...
Engineering partners complete first phase of decommissioning tidal energy platform
ENGINEERING partners Ocean Kinetics and Green Marine (UK) have completed the first phase of decommissioning a tidal energy platform at EMEC’s Falls of Warness...
Scottish Civil Engineering Awards 2026 winners announced
A project to upgrade three remote harbours to accommodate the next generation of ferries, peatland restoration work surrounding Loch Katrine, and a city campus...
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,...
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...
Drone tech adds value for West Calder groundworks firm
THE sky is the limit for West Lothian-based Mulholland Contracts as it invests in drone technology to better service its clients.
The West Calder groundworks,...
BAM creates new Scottish hub with opening of Kilsyth office
CONSTRUCTION giant BAM has created a new hub in Scotland with the opening of an office in Kilsyth, North Lanarkshire.
The move is designed to...
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...
Advance Grid Solutions names director of engineering
ADVANCE Grid Solutions has appointed Ross Main to the role of director of engineering.
A graduate in electrical and electronic engineering, Ross has held senior...
Teamwork leads to a towering triumph for Aarsleff
AARSLEFF Group’s ‘One Company’ philosophy is paying dividends for clients, staff and the different divisions and companies operating within its network.
That’s the view of...
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...
Conquip Engineering Group targets Scottish growth after opening new Livingston base
CONQUIP Engineering Group is targeting growth in Scotland after opening a new base in Livingston.
The firm specialises in design-engineering and manufacturing equipment ranging from...
New procurement competition announced for Tomatin to Moy project following ‘disappointing’ outcome
TRANSPORT Scotland has confirmed a new procurement competition will begin for the Tomatin to Moy section of the A9 dualling project following a 'disappointing'...
