Construction begins on National Manufacturing Institute Scotland facility
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland facility at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland in Renfrewshire.
The team...
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...
Meet the MGF team facing the temporary works challenges in Scotland
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For two years, MGF’s Livingston depot has been providing excavation safety solutions to customers across...
Wall of fame: firms announce long-term partnership
PERTH-based geotechnical specialists Maccaferri and construction materials manufacturer Acheson & Glover have announced a long-term partnership to supply engineered, segmental retaining walls throughout the...
Fugro takes prize for A9 groundwork
FUGRO has picked up a top award for its ground investigation work on Transport Scotland’s A9 dualling scheme.
The suvey specialist scooped the ‘Ground Investigation...
Latest A9 dualling contract awarded
A multi-million pound ground investigation contract has been awarded as part of the A9 dualling programme, with work to begin in the new year.
Fugro...
A concrete case for offshore wind
GIVEN that the purpose of offshore wind farms is to generate low-carbon, renewable energy, the concrete industry argues that the greenhouse gases emitted during...
Work complete on historic Telford Bridge following ground movement
MAINMARK UK has completed work on a historic bridge in Stirling following subsidence affecting the made ground on its approaches.
The Telford Bridge is a...
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...
Mackenzie Construction appoints Smart Surface research associate
HAVING been awarded funding from Innovate UK for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the...
Groundforce promotes new engineering director
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has promoted the company's head of UK engineering design, Oliver Smith, to engineering director.
In his new role, he will be responsible for...
Investment in technology helping to drive productivity for Akela
With demand for quality housing growing, the construction sector is having to adapt and think differently about how it can deliver against the backdrop...
Temporary works specialist retains Scottish Water framework partnership
MABEY Hire has retained its preferred supplier status for the next four years on Scottish Water’s SR21 framework, making it one of two suppliers...
New procurement competition announced for Tomatin to Moy project following ‘disappointing’ outcome
TRANSPORT Scotland has confirmed a new procurement competition will begin for the Tomatin to Moy section of the A9 dualling project following a 'disappointing'...
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...
Digital engineering is key Driver of success for Mabey Hire
Ryan Smillie (design team leader) and Jamie McLachlan (regional sales manager) from Mabey Hire tell Project Scotland about the use of digital engineering in...
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...
GBSS appointed to ‘landmark’ regeneration project in Falkirk
GBSS Civil Engineering has been appointed to support Robertson Construction in the delivery of Lock 16 Scotland's Centre of Excellence for Canals and Traditional...
Lanarkshire base provides room for Scottish growth
PRECAST giant FP McCann has expanded its Scottish presence with a string of drainage projects across the country, coupled with the acquisition of a...
Keltbray appoints new financial director
PETER Burnside has been appointed the new group financial director at Keltbray. He is joining the firm from accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO,...
