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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...
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Contract awarded for ground investigation works on Fife flood protection scheme

DUNELM Geotechnical and Environmental has been awarded the contract to carry out ground investigation works in support of Fife Council's Cardenden flood protection scheme. The...

Massive hire fleet mobilised for landmark tunnel project

AN example of Groundforce’s innovative way of doing things can be seen on Scottish Water’s mammoth Shieldhall Tunnel project. A 3.1 mile-long waste water tunnel...

Akela lands major piling contract at 226-home Persimmon development

AKELA Ground Engineering has been appointed by Persimmon Homes East Midlands to deliver piling work for its forthcoming housing development, The Willows, in Norfolk. The...
Fiona Hyslop MSP

Rubicon Heritage Services lands archaeological investigations work to support A9 Dualling project

RUBICON Heritage Services has secured an archaeological investigations contract designed to support the construction of the A9 Dualling between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig. The contract,...

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...

Piling contract suits firm down to the ground

COMMERCIAL groundworks contractor Aarsleff Ground Engineering has completed a challenging sheet piling project in Edinburgh for a major supermarket. The firm was awarded the contract...
Groundworks at Willowbank Meadows in Tewkesbury

Glasgow-headquartered ground engineering specialist expands Midlands presence

GLASGOW-headquartered Akela Ground Engineering, part of the Akela Group, has announced it is continuing to grow its presence across The Midlands after securing a fourth...

Common Ground: fast bridge installation aids road project

Groundforce Bridge has installed a 12.6m x 3.5m Mega Vehicle Bridge in just two hours to provide an eco-friendly solution for site traffic accessing...

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...

Groundforce seals new Scottish Water deal

GROUNDFORCE has been appointed as a Scottish Water framework supplier for the hire of trenching and shoring equipment. The initial five-year deal covers the whole of Scotland...

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...

Van Elle partners with Wood to deliver Scottish projects

VAN Elle Holdings has signed an eight-year partnering agreement with Wood to deliver ground investigation, design, and construction activities for piling and foundations across...

Offsite benefits bolster alliance

AARSLEFF Ground Engineering says its alliance with Northern Piling has arrived at the “right time” for Scotland’s construction industry as it embraces offsite construction...
Jon Goodman, Akela Ground Engineering

Akela Ground Engineering appoints contracts manager

AKELA Ground Engineering has announced the appointment of Jon Goodman as contracts manager. Jon has almost a decade of experience in contract management and engineering...

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,...
Piling rig

Piling work underway at site of relocated Hairmyres Railway Station

WORK to install the foundations of a new footbridge at the relocated Hairmyres Railway Station has begun. Forming part of the East Kilbride enhancements project,...
Montrose secant wall infrastructure

Keller UK is boxing clever in Montrose

KELLER UK has utilised secant box methodology on a challenging project in Montrose to create an underground testing pit at an oil and gas...

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...