Restraint system secures boulder at Rest and be Thankful
THE Rest and Be Thankful carries the busy A83 trunk road between Arrochar and Inveraray through mountainous terrain in the west of Scotland.
The pass...
Five options under consideration for Rest and Be Thankful design work
SCOTLAND'S transport minister Jenny Gilruth has met the A83 Task Force to discuss the work to identify a solution to the challenges at the...
Leca part of Scottish ‘infrastructure DNA’
“WE feel that we are in the DNA of iconic modern-day infrastructure in Scotland.”
Those are the words of Robert Branford, sales and marketing manager...
Piling specialist’s Payne-staking efforts to help drive business forward
Akela Ground Engineering appointed piling specialist Will Payne as the company’s new general manager earlier this year, with the aim of helping the business...
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...
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...
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...
Ground investigation contract award marks latest A9 Dualling milestone
SOIL Engineering Geoservices has secured a ground investigation contract worth almost £635,000 for the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig and Pitlochry to Killiecrankie sections of...
Keller Group hails record financial performance in 2025
GEOTECHNICAL specialist Keller Group has reported a record financial performance in its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Global group revenue rose...
Early engagement key on fish feed project
VAN Elle’s Scottish division has carried out a major project on the Isle of Skye as part of the construction of a new fish...
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...
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...
Growing firm invests in the future
A Glasgow-headquartered ground engineering and construction firm, which recently announced plans to expand into England, has revealed that investing in youth is key to...
Sustainability through durability
This article contains paid-for content created in collaboration with Total UK – Bitumen Division.
Rick Ashton, market development manager at Total UK – Bitumen Division,...
Weight of history felt in Edinburgh city centre project
IN the heart of Edinburgh city centre, a complex and historically sensitive construction project is currently paving the way for a new mixed-use scheme,...
M Squared reports £10 million revenue milestone ahead of ambitious growth plans
GLASGOW-headquartered commercial landscape and groundworks specialist M Squared has reported an annual revenue milestone of c.£10 million as the business celebrates its 10-year anniversary.
M...
Ground specialist adds to senior team
AARSLEFF Ground Engineering has strengthened its senior management team after making two key appointments.
Mark Fuller, who was formerly business head of the driven piling...
Definitely Mabey: innovation is key for hire giants
For over 50 years Mabey Hire, a nationwide supplier of non-mechanical plant equipment, has been supplying a diverse mix of construction clients with engineered...
Vp plc has emissions targets validated by SBTi
SPECIALIST equipment rental group Vp plc has had its efforts and strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through science-based targets validated by the Science...
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...
