Firm sees strength in numbers
MACKENZIE Construction has launched a new collaborative initiative called ‘Strengthening our Foundations’, which aims to see the business partner up with other organisations to...
Take some wire and stones…
David Crowther considers how the strength and simplicity of gabions have helped them become a familiar sight throughout the country.
FOR over a hundred years,...
Appointment increases Keller’s Scots presence
AN increase in work and enquiries has seen Keller UK return to Scotland with the appointment of Martin McAlinden to its Dunfermline office.
Project manager...
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...
Groundworks underway at new Kennoway housing project
BRIAR Homes has started enabling works and construction on a new 137-property development in Kennoway, Fife.
The £40 million Weavers View site will deliver 123 homes...
Highland jobs in drive for deadline
COFFEY Construction is hoping for good weather as it seeks to complete a bridge refurbishment job before the end of the year.
The contract from...
FPS calls for worker assurances
THE Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) has made a plea for all EU workers currently employed in the UK construction sector to be assured...
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...
Specialist piling work begins on ‘unique’ Shieldhall Tunnel project
Bachy Soletanche has secured a contract to install piles for the new Shieldhall Tunnel project in Glasgow.
The work is part of a £100 million...
Dalkeith school scheme marks GBSS’ largest contract to date
GBSS Civil Engineering has commenced work on delivering groundworks and civil engineering at the site of the new £41.8 million Mayfield Primary School in...
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...
MGF launches structural support solutions division
MGF has launched a new structural support solutions division, which will allow the business to offer structural propping, jacking and support solutions across the building...
Akela awarded ‘diverse’ groundworks package for new Bellshill development
AKELA Construction has been appointed by Dawn Homes to lead a package of works for the new Quarriers Gate development in Bellshill.
The 3.1-hectare site,...
Below the surface: landmark drainage system installed at Edinburgh Airport
SCOTLAND’S largest underground surface water drainage system has been installed by water infrastructure specialist SDS as part of a £23 million civil engineering programme...
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...
Crucial Isle of Barra lifeboat station to be upgraded
RSK Group firms Central Alliance, RSK Geosciences, and Structural Soils have teamed up to deliver advice and skills ahead of a major upgrade of...
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...
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...
Groundforce appoints Warren Buckland as MD
GROUNDFORCE has announced the appointment of Warren Buckland as the firm's new managing director.
Warren has been serving as interim MD of the construction services...
Firms dig deep at tourist hotspot to install new sewage treatment plant
DHMS Civils Ltd employed Groundforce Shorco to support a deep excavation to accommodate a new sewage treatment plant (STP) at the Inveruglas Visitor Centre...
