Civil engineer looks to build on Lego bridge idea
A civil engineer who spent four months creating a giant Lego model of Scotland’s iconic Forth Bridge hopes to see his creation become Scotland’s...
Capital gains: Edinburgh office project gathers pace
LOCATED in the heart of Edinburgh’s business district, Capital Square, the largest speculative office development in the city, is beginning to take shape.
BAM Properties,...
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...
Story Scotland launches energy division to support nation’s net zero ambitions
STORY Scotland has announced the launch of a new division designed to deliver 'innovative and efficient' civil engineering solutions for energy customers across Scotland.
The...
Soil Engineering Geoservices poised for £1m groundworks contract
TRANSPORT Scotland has announced its intention to award a £1 million contract to Soil Engineering Geoservices Ltd to conduct ground investigations as part of...
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...
Gourock firm takes a Leap of faith
A new Inverclyde-based consultancy is making inroads into some major sectors after securing contracts, including one with a Scandinavian consortium who plan to connect...
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...
Milbrooke plans for growth with Exchequer software
MILBROOKE Construction, a rapidly expanding groundwork company, has selected Exchequer accounting software from Advanced Business Solutions (Advanced) to support its plans for growth.
The...
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...
Construction challenges see Moray substation build scrapped
ENGINEERING and construction challenges at the site of the proposed Coachford substation mean it will no longer be built, SSEN Transmission has announced.
The facility,...
Video documents enabling works at site of landmark new North Lanarkshire hospital
A new video has been released detailing the challenging preparatory groundworks that are currently being carried out at the site of the new University...
VR tool tipped to help tackle skills gap
A new virtual reality application has been tipped to help tackle skills shortages within the construction industry and assist geotechnical engineers by providing information...
Groundworks begin at site of new University Hospital Monklands
LAING O'Rourke has commenced groundworks at the site of what will become the new University Hospital Monklands.
One million cubic metres of earth will be...
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...
Advanced works underway on ‘next generation’ Glasgow building
DEANS Civil Engineering Scotland has commenced advanced works on behalf of CEG to prepare Glasgow's 33 Cadogan Street for development.
Works include installing sheet piling around...
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...
Turnkey service and product range help Mabey to stand out
Mabey Hire is a key player in the temporary works industry in Scotland, providing solutions for a wide range of projects. The firm’s Ryan...
Emergency works underway to reinstate Pittenweem’s coastal protection
FIFE Council has announced it is carrying out emergency works to stabilise the collapsed coastal wall behind homes in Pittenweem’s Abbey Wall Road 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...
