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Altrad RMD Kwikform launches ‘revolutionary’ Tubeshor ATC

TEMPORARY works specialist Altrad RMD Kwikform has launched a new solution designed to reduce the effects of thermal loading - the Tubeshor Active Thermal...

Groundforce Shorco confirms upgrade of online design tool

GROUNDFORCE Shorco has announced the introduction of an 'industry first' in temporary works solutions. Engineers and temporary works coordinators are set to get 'unprecedented access'...

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...

New report highlight’s UK digging ‘boom’

NEW research has revealed that the UK is poised to experience a ‘digging boom’ this year. The findings were released in Digging up Britain 2021,...

Partnership helps to drive access road project forward

A partnership between Don & Low and PDM is said to have resulted in a haul-road build programme being accelerated by over two months. Gaining...

Sheet piling specialist urges industry to focus on embedded carbon reduction

SHEET Piling UK is urging the construction industry to make 2024 a year in which it commits to reduce the amount of embedded carbon...
Ground inspection being carried out

Subsidence risk rises as Scotland’s weather wreaks havoc

David Hedley, commercial & infrastructure lead at ground engineering specialist Mainmark UK, warns that as weather remains erratic, the construction sector must stay alert...
Akela's ABeam system

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...
Glasgow aerial

ICE to host Glasgow event focused on carbon management

THE Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is organising a carbon management conversation event on August 29 in Glasgow. The event, at Strathclyde University’s Technology...
John Ward

Akela Ground Engineering makes senior hire to help drive growth plans

AKELA Ground Engineering has appointed precast piling manufacturing specialist John Ward to support expansion of its precast manufacturing operations in England. With over 35 years...

Stopper Specialists appoints new general manager

GROUNDFORCE has appointed one of the firm's former graduates to the role of general manager for its Stopper Specialists business. Sam Woodcock joined Groundforce in...

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...

Emma looks to cement company’s status in Scotland

A ground engineering professional with over 20 years’ experience is relishing her role as business stream director in Scotland at Cementation Skanska, after returning...
Akela ABeam precast foundation system

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...

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...

Aarsleff aiming to grow Scots presence

Jody Parkin was promoted to the role of operations director at Aarsleff Ground Engineering UK earlier this year.  He’s been involved in a number...
HMP Glasgow

Piling work begins on £1 billion HMP Glasgow project

ROGER Bullivant Limited (RBL) has been appointed by Kier Construction to deliver a piling solution on the new £1 billion HMP Glasgow. Replacing HMP Barlinnie, the...

Beaver 84 is Box-ing clever on excavation

BEAVER 84 has played a key role in a challenging project in North Ayrshire to supply groundworks equipment and services to support the installation...

Safe digging portal breaks record for search enquiries

ONLINE safe digging resource LSBUD has announced that it finished 2022 with 3.75 million search enquiries for underground pipes and cables passing through its central...

Mapping out the Glasgow Games

A map showcasing the infrastructure works which took place in Glasgow ahead of the recent Commonwealth Games has been launched. Civil engineering firsts such as...