Pontoon project making waves in Inverclyde
THERE’S a wave of activity at Peel Ports’ Inchgreen Dry Dock in Inverclyde, as the firm’s new 200-metre long cruise pontoon berth begins to...
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...
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...
Groundforce shores up support for crucial bridge link
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has been supplying a range of large-capacity modular hydraulic shoring equipment to contractors building the new Govan to Partick Bridge in Glasgow.
The...
Morrison to deliver £6.2m flood alleviation works
MORRISON Construction has landed a £6.2 million contract to deliver works for the final phase of the Smithton and Culloden Flood Protection Scheme.
Part of...
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...
Making the earth move in West Lothian
GROUND Developments Ltd’s work at Winchburgh Village in West Lothian has saved around 28,000 tonnes of upfill material heading for landfill.
The company undertook phase...
Time for warm words to be replaced with concrete plans
By Grahame Barn, chief executive of CECA Scotland
IN 2021 we will hopefully leave Covid-19 behind us as the vaccine programme is rolled out, but...
Preferred option revealed for Rest and Be Thankful challenges
THE construction of a debris flow shelter has been announced as the preferred option for a long-term solution to the challenges at the A83...
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...
Gaining Ground
GROUNDFORCE is one of the country’s leading suppliers of rental equipment, specialising in specific sectors of the construction industry – mainly groundworks. The company...
Groundworks firm enters administration
J B Bennett (Contracts) Limited has entered administration, resulting in the loss of 47 jobs.
The North Lanarkshire groundworks contractor provided renovation and refurbishment services...
Fungi to offer natural solution to landslips?
THE treatment of soils with fungi could help bring an end to road and rail infrastructure being halted by landslips, an academic leading a...
Groundforce awarded first-place framework agreement by Scottish Water
SCOTTISH Water has awarded a first-place framework agreement to Groundforce for the hire of trenching and shoring equipment.
The award is based on a ranked...
Sheet pile innovation helps mitigate Comrie flood risk
A £27 million project in Comrie has demonstrated the advantages of permanent steel sheet pile walls as effective flood defences.
Working alongside main contractor Balfour...
A piling project you can bank on
PILING specialist MG Piling has been carrying out sheet piling works as part of one of Scotland’s largest construction projects – the new Buchanan...
Business shows its steel on Scottish projects
STEEL piling specialist SPI McGrattan is looking to grow its temporary works offering in Scotland.
The business opened a new office in Bellshill 18 months...
Survey shows positive signs of ‘sustained’ Scottish civils recovery
A new study has highlighted signs of a 'sustained recovery' in the Scottish civils sector.
The latest Workload Trends Survey, conducted by trade association CECA...
Temporary works specialist honoured for health and safety achievements
MABEY Hire is celebrating after picking up its eleventh consecutive gold at the 2023 RoSPA Health & Safety Awards, resulting in winning the President’s...
Ground investigation work supports Orkney renewable energy ambitions
GROUND engineering and site investigation company Central Alliance has returned to the Orkney Islands to complete a further project to help the islands’ council...
