Cream of the crop: new base gives NPC scope for Scottish expansion
NATIONAL Pile Croppers (NPC) is targeting growth in the Scottish market after opening a new depot in Airdrie.
The company specialises in hiring hydraulic pile...
Bringing more services in-house aids flexibility for Harley Haddow
Harley Haddow recently announced the launch of an in-house geotechnical and geoenvironmental capability. The service will be led by senior engineer Conor Fitzsimmons, who...
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...
Versatility in structural and architectural walling
The humble gabion has come a long way since its introduction in the late 1900s. Here, Project Scotland takes a look at this simple...
Van Elle partners with Wood to deliver Scottish projects
VAN Elle Holdings has signed an eight-year partnering agreement with Wood to deliver ground investigation, design, and construction activities for piling and foundations across...
Carry that weight
A new ground protection and access system for which the certified load bearing capacity can be calculated in advance is destined to make sites...
Bridging specialist reveals Scottish focus
BRIDGE and engineering services specialist Mabey has a clear focus on Scotland as the firm looks to offer customers across the nation a “total...
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...
Protecting Scotland’s rural landscape
AN initiative to remove electricity transmission lines currently impacting scenic landscapes across Scotland’s National Parks is underway, with Mabey Hire’s temporary bridging solutions playing...
Ground specialist eyes ‘steady’ Scottish growth
AARSLEFF Ground Engineering MD Kevin Hague is targeting ‘steady’ growth in Scotland as the business responds to its third significant challenge in recent years.
Aarsleff...
New peat management approach carried out on A9 Dualling project
TRANSPORT Scotland has revealed it is driving forward sustainable solutions for major road construction with a new approach towards peat management on the A9...
Geotechnical investigations contracts awarded on major wind farm project
FUGRO and Ocean Infinity have sealed contracts for geotechnical investigations on a project to deliver one of the world's largest floating offshore wind farms.
The...
Seminar offers industry showcase for innovations
NOW in its tenth year, Geotex events are held across the UK at prestigious venues including the National Railway Museum in York, the RAF...
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...
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...
Video documents enabling works at site of landmark new North Lanarkshire hospital
A new video has been released detailing the challenging preparatory groundworks that are currently being carried out at the site of the new University...
Bridge of Allan set for £15m flood defence scheme
A preferred design solution for a £15 million flood prevention scheme in Bridge of Allan has been identified by Stirling Council.
Work on the new...
Advanced works underway on ‘next generation’ Glasgow building
DEANS Civil Engineering Scotland has commenced advanced works on behalf of CEG to prepare Glasgow's 33 Cadogan Street for development.
Works include installing sheet piling around...
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...
Naburn works get Groundforce treatment
GROUNDFORCE has supplied a range of specialist equipment, including MP80, Mega Brace, Maxi Brace and double-acting Mechshore braces to install a new large-diameter pipeline...
