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...
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...
New procurement competition launched for A9 dualling between Tomatin and Moy
THE Scottish Government has launched a new procurement competition for the dualling of the A9 between Tomatin and Moy.
The contract notice for the construction...
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,...
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...
Harley Haddow launches geotechnical and geoenvironmental offering
ENGINEERING consultancy Harley Haddow has announced the launch of an in-house geotechnical and geoenvironmental capability, led by new senior engineer Conor Fitzsimmons.
This move is...
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...
Engineering consultancy boosted by major Glasgow projects
WILL Rudd Davidson has revealed that investment in construction projects in Glasgow has provided a major boost for the consultancy.
The firm's Glasgow team is...
Groundforce Shorco launches carbon calculator for temporary works
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has announced it has developed a carbon calculator for temporary works and is making it available to customers and the shoring industry...
Keller Group hails ‘strong’ trading performance at start of 2025
GEOTECHNICAL specialist contractor Keller Group has issued a trading update for the first four months of the year ahead of its AGM today (May...
Stopper Specialists appoints new general manager
GROUNDFORCE has appointed one of the firm's former graduates to the role of general manager for its Stopper Specialists business.
Sam Woodcock joined Groundforce in...
Work begins on electrifying £116m Levenmouth rail link
WORK to lay the foundations that will pave the way for the electrification of the £116 million Levenmouth rail link is to get underway.
The...
Early engagement lifts Scots projects
IT’S been a busy year in Scotland for Dunfermline-based retaining wall specialist Phi Group. And the key to their success has been repeat business,...
Groundforce rolls out Super Mega Brace for first project
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has used its new Super Mega Brace support system with integral hydraulic rams for the first time on a major project for...
SSE has one million reasons to celebrate safety on Berwick Bank project
SSE is celebrating hitting the milestone of one million hours of safe contractor working on its offshore Berwick Bank Wind Farm super project.
The safety...
BDA knows the drill
A seminar exploring how technology is shaping the future of the geotechnical sector was recently held in Edinburgh.
The British Drilling Association’s (BDA) ‘Solutions for...
Pioneering four-year project tipped to leave positive legacy in Loch Ness region
A new water treatment plant and distribution network will come into operation in the Loch Ness region this month following a four-year project.
Since the...
Below the surface: landmark drainage system installed at Edinburgh Airport
SCOTLAND’S largest underground surface water drainage system has been installed by water infrastructure specialist SDS as part of a £23 million civil engineering programme...
Jedburgh civils contractor acquired by RSK
JEDBURGH-based civil engineering and bulk earthworks contractor RJT Excavations has been acquired by RSK in a move described as 'significantly strengthening' the group’s expertise...
Ground engineering sector still exploring full potential of AI
Oliver Smith, engineering director at Groundforce Shorco, answers Project Scotland's questions about sector trends, new innovations, Scottish projects, and the growing impact AI is...
