MGF launches structural support solutions division

MGF has launched a new structural support solutions division, which will allow the business to offer structural propping, jacking and support solutions across the building...

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...

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...

Groundforce Shorco upgrades temporary works design tool

GROUNDFORCE Shorco has announced the addition of a new groundwater management option to YourSolution, the firm's design tool for temporary works. YourSolution v1.2 has been...
Akela Ground Engineering truck with piling equipment

Akela Ground Engineering completes milestone ABeam contract

AKELA Ground Engineering has completed groundworks for its first major contract in Ireland using its 'groundbreaking' ABeam system. Marking a milestone in the company’s expansion...

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...
Robert Ogg, MD Akela Construction

Akela Group appoints two new managing directors

AKELA Group has announced two new managing directors of its construction and ground engineering subsidiaries. Robert Ogg has been appointed MD of Akela Construction, while...

Glasgow tunnel work sees Broxburn firm earn top award in Las Vegas

A Broxburn-based diamond drilling specialist has won an award in America for its tunnel upgrade work on Glasgow's Queen Street Railway Station. Corecut said the £1.25 million...

New recruits boost Scottish growth plans

GROUNDFORCE has made two key appointments to support continued expansion in Scotland. The construction equipment specialist has named Alan Best as Area Sales Manager while...

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...

BAM Ritchies celebrates hat-trick of ground engineering accolades

BAM Ritchies is celebrating after winning three awards and being highly commended for another at the Ground Engineering awards 2021. The top accolade won by...

Ground investigations to begin for Old Military Road upgrades

GROUND investigations are underway on a parcel of land between the Old Military Road (OMR) diversion route and the A83 immediately north of the...

Seminar offers industry showcase for innovations

NOW in its tenth year, Geotex events are held across the UK at prestigious venues including the National Railway Museum in York, the RAF...

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...

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...

Track work reaches halfway point on £116m Levenmouth rail project

TRACK work on the £116 million project to bring rail travel back to Levenmouth has passed the halfway point, Network Rail has announced. The rail...

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...
Autonomous underwater robot undergoing trials in Heriot-Watt University's wave tank facility

AI tipped to enable autonomous underwater robots to perform offshore wind farm repairs

THE National Robotarium is supporting the development of new AI and control systems that could allow underwater robots to operate autonomously in turbulent seas,...

Perth ‘super sewer’ project uses innovative concrete pipe alternative

THE installation of a 'super sewer' in Perth is making progress, with the project using a steel-reinforced composite pipe to cut carbon emissions. Scottish Water,...

Charging infrastructure is key to unlocking the EV revolution potential

By Mark Markey, managing director, Akela Group THE race to achieve net zero emissions targets is on and decarbonising the transport sector - as Scotland’s...