Communication is key for flood protection initiative
THE £15.7 million Stonehaven flood protection scheme, to be completed by McLaughlin & Harvey, will see homes and businesses protected from flooding around the...
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...
Groundforce Training celebrates back-to-back wins at industry awards
GROUNDFORCE Training has celebrated its 10th anniversary year by winning the award for Water Industry Training Organisation of the Year for the second year...
New commercial director for Story Scotland
STORY Contracting has appointed Bobby Forbes as commercial director to its Story Scotland division.
He brings over 30 years of experience and joins from Babcock Rail,...
Emergency works underway to reinstate Pittenweem’s coastal protection
FIFE Council has announced it is carrying out emergency works to stabilise the collapsed coastal wall behind homes in Pittenweem’s Abbey Wall Road and...
New software aims to optimise management of heavy civils projects
TOPCON Positioning Systems has launched its new Aptix integration platform to optimise how heavy civil construction projects are managed.
The firm explained that Aptix...
Freyssinet lands tunnel lining contract for Glasgow Subway
FREYSSINET has been awarded a five-year contract to carry out tunnel lining improvement works as part of the modernisation of Glasgow Subway.
The contract, awarded...
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...
Beaming with delight: precast system earns high praise from builders
AKELA Ground Engineering is targeting further use of its ABeam precast foundation system in 2025 after being thrilled by feedback from Scottish housebuilders who...
Jedburgh civils contractor acquired by RSK
JEDBURGH-based civil engineering and bulk earthworks contractor RJT Excavations has been acquired by RSK in a move described as 'significantly strengthening' the group’s expertise...
Recycled brick innovator aims to encourage entrepreneurial thinking
THE inventor of an award-winning recycled brick has created a new series of lectures designed to encourage entrepreneurial thinking in university students.
Launched at Heriot-Watt...
Efficient, low-carbon, reliable: why CHD piles are the smarter choice
By Stewart Smart, estimating manager at Roger Bullivant Limited
SCOTLAND’S industrial and infrastructure landscape is evolving, and with it comes a growing need for foundation...
Ground engineering event makes new home in Glasgow
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Free-to-attend Geotex seminars set for the city’s Science Centre on March 14
GEOTEX will return to Scotland this month to shine a light on...
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,...
Mabey Hire becomes part of PERI Group
FORMWORK and scaffolding specialist PERI has taken over UK-headquartered Mabey Hire.
The PERI Group is a family-owned company based in Weissenhorn, Germany, with approximately 9,000...
Innovative foundation system to be utilised on Bannockburn housing build
ROGER Bullivant Limited's innovative RBeam foundation system is to be utilised on Persimmon Homes East Scotland's multi-phase housing development in Bannockburn.
The foundation engineering firm...
Creator of recycled brick to lead ‘key’ entrepreneurial role at Heriot-Watt
HERIOT-WATT University has announced the appointment of Professor Gabriela Medero as associate principal for enterprise.
The new strategic role will aim to drive engagement with...
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...
Preferred option revealed for Rest and Be Thankful challenges
THE construction of a debris flow shelter has been announced as the preferred option for a long-term solution to the challenges at the A83...
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...
