Groundforce Shorco project

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...

Growing concerns

With increased demand for grass paving to driveways, access roads and parking for both commercial and domestic applications, there are certain aspects of both...

New software aims to optimise management of heavy civils projects

TOPCON Positioning Systems has launched its new Aptix integration platform to optimise how heavy civil construction projects are managed. The firm explained that Aptix...
Montrose secant wall infrastructure

Keller UK is boxing clever in Montrose

KELLER UK has utilised secant box methodology on a challenging project in Montrose to create an underground testing pit at an oil and gas...

Ground project helps provide stable outlook for village

A complex landslide stabilisation project on the north east coast of Scotland received recognition recently after being shortlisted for the prestigious BGA (British Geotechnical...
Construction work at Tyndrum Wastewater Treatment Works

Upgrades triple filter screening capacity at Tyndrum wastewater treatment works

STIRLINGSHIRE-based Tyndrum Wastewater Treatment Works has enhanced its process screening capacity by installing upgrades capable of handling more than triple its original volume. The project,...
Altrad RMD Kwikform project

Digging deep: how temporary works aid complex basement excavations

John Breen, UK commercial director at Altrad RMD Kwikform, discusses the growing complexity of basement excavations, and how temporary works can assist construction BASEMENT excavations...

Our oceans can power the world

By Darren O’Mahony, director, Causeway Geotech IN the midst of a global energy crisis, the escalating cost of living affects everyone. Recent events have exposed...
Groundworks at Willowbank Meadows in Tewkesbury

Glasgow-headquartered ground engineering specialist expands Midlands presence

GLASGOW-headquartered Akela Ground Engineering, part of the Akela Group, has announced it is continuing to grow its presence across The Midlands after securing a fourth...
Foxhall Gait, Kirkliston

Roger Bullivant completes first foundation package for Dandara Scotland

ROGER Bullivant Limited (RBL) has completed its first foundation package for Dandara Scotland at its Foxhall Gait development in Kirkliston. The ground engineering specialist revealed...
Groundforce Aberdeen WTW

Aberdeen WTW upgrade provides ‘complex’ excavation challenges

GROUNDFORCE Shorco has revealed details of its work to support a ’complex’ excavation at the Mannofield Water Treatment Works near Aberdeen. Contractor ESD (a joint...
A83 Rest & Be Thankful

Structural Soils to land £5.5m A83 ground investigation contract

Structural Soils Ltd is set to be awarded a £5.5 million contract to carry out A83 ground investigation work. As the design work for the...

Piling contract suits firm down to the ground

COMMERCIAL groundworks contractor Aarsleff Ground Engineering has completed a challenging sheet piling project in Edinburgh for a major supermarket. The firm was awarded the contract...
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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'...

Sheet piling specialist urges industry to focus on embedded carbon reduction

SHEET Piling UK is urging the construction industry to make 2024 a year in which it commits to reduce the amount of embedded carbon...
Akela Ground Engineering Swadlincote office

Akela Ground Engineering expands with new office opening

AKELA Ground Engineering, part of Glasgow-headquartered Akela Group, has opened a new office at Optimum Business Park, Swadlincote in Derbyshire to support growth ambitions...
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GBSS Civil Engineering confirms new management structure

GBSS Civil Engineering Limited has announced a new management structure which will see the business expand and aim to break into additional markets. The announcement...
Battersea Power Station

Mabey Hire becomes part of PERI Group

FORMWORK and scaffolding specialist PERI has taken over UK-headquartered Mabey Hire. The PERI Group is a family-owned company based in Weissenhorn, Germany, with approximately 9,000...
Penicuik site of new homes

Groundworks underway on new Penicuik housing site

LOCHAY Homes has started groundworks on its latest residential development near Penicuik, Midlothian. The project, set within 6.39 acres of the former Wellington School site,...

Spring into action

SPRING has sprung and with the worst of the inclement weather hopefully behind us, it is the “perfect” time to examine geotechnical assets –...