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...

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...

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'...

Paving the way for a bright future

Gary Moug speaks to Grass Concrete MD Bob Howden OBE as the sustainable solutions company marks five decades of innovation GRASS Concrete is celebrating 50...

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...

Partnership approach pays off in ‘iconic’ transport task

ONE of the UK’s largest retaining structures has been installed on the £40 million Sunderland Strategic Transport Corridor project. Esh Construction, Aarsleff Ground Engineering and...

Retaining wall delivers platform for success

A precast platform retaining wall unit from FP McCann has assisted platform extension works at Edinburgh’s Waverely Station. The project involved the lengthening of...

Digging boom: critical need for asset searches

Richard Broome, MD at LSBUD, an online safe digging resource, discusses the surge in asset searches across the Covid-period and examines why the construction...

Ground specialist in VR investment

AARSLEFF Ground Engineering has invested in a virtual reality room at the firm’s Nottinghamshire HQ. The room uses 3D simulation and data mapping technology to...
Tower crane in Edinburgh city centre

Foundation works are a towering triumph in Edinburgh city centre

WILL Rudd Edinburgh has marked an early milestone in the redevelopment of a block in Edinburgh’s city centre, having completed 'complex' foundation works to...
Exploratory works underway at Coire Glas, the first large-scale pumped storage scheme to be developed in 30 years

Firm appointed for exploratory works on major Highlands project

EXPLORATORY works are underway at the site of what could be the UK's first large-scale pumped storage scheme to be developed in 30 years. Mining...

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...

Ground engineering specialist bags health and safety accolade

AARSLEFF Ground Engineering has been recognised for its commitment to health and safety with a RoSPA Gold Award. The firm will be presented with the...

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...

Drones take flight for earthworks monitoring

THE use of drones on construction sites is undoubtedly becoming more prominent due to their ability to perform a range of tasks including providing...

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...

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...
GBSS award win

Falkirk civils firm honoured at supply chain awards

FALKIRK-based civil engineering firm GBSS has been named Supply Chain Partner of the Year at the Tilbury Douglas Scottish Supply Chain Roadshow. The accolade was...

Raeburn awarded £1.8m contract for A83 ground investigation work

RAEBURN Drilling & Geotechnical has landed a £1.8 million contract to carry out preliminary ground investigations as part of the design work to identify...
Teddington Lock, London

‘Robust’ solution braces Teddington Lock for refurb works

MODULAR hydraulic props from Groundforce Shorco are providing support on a project to refurbish Teddington Lock on the River Thames in west London. Teddington Lock...