How can Scotland face the challenges of climate change?
ICE Scotland chair, Donald Bell, explains the need for simultaneous progress on net zero and climate resilience.
SOCIETY is facing two major challenges: achieving net...
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,...
Groundforce Training celebrates back-to-back wins at industry awards
GROUNDFORCE Training has celebrated its 10th anniversary year by winning the award for Water Industry Training Organisation of the Year for the second year...
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...
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...
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 workers praised following record number of ‘safe digging’ searches
'RECORD' numbers of people in the UK are searching for pipes and cables before they put a digger bucket or spade in the ground,...
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...
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...
Akela Ground Engineering targets further growth with senior appointment
AKELA Ground Engineering has appointed piling specialist Will Payne as the company's new general manager.
He joins from Roger Bullivant where he managed piling works...
The evolution of soil stabilisation
The remedial practice of soil stabilisation has been widely employed in the construction and building sectors for thousands of years, and even after more...
Cream of the crop: new base gives NPC scope for Scottish expansion
NATIONAL Pile Croppers (NPC) is targeting growth in the Scottish market after opening a new depot in Airdrie.
The company specialises in hiring hydraulic pile...
Crucial Isle of Barra lifeboat station to be upgraded
RSK Group firms Central Alliance, RSK Geosciences, and Structural Soils have teamed up to deliver advice and skills ahead of a major upgrade of...
Akela Group secures £4.5m contract for Renfrew housing site
AKELA Group has been awarded a £4.5 million contract to provide civil engineering, infrastructure and surfacing works at a new residential site built by...
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...
Groundforce temporary works tool receives further upgrade
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has upgraded its YourSolution design tool for the fourth time since it was launched two years ago.
Sheet and frame designs up to...
Temporary works specialist honoured for health and safety achievements
MABEY Hire is celebrating after picking up its eleventh consecutive gold at the 2023 RoSPA Health & Safety Awards, resulting in winning the President’s...
Safety first: training vital to reducing excavation risks
Health and safety is of paramount importance when working in excavations, with a whole host of obvious – and some not so obvious –...
Emma looks to cement company’s status in Scotland
A ground engineering professional with over 20 years’ experience is relishing her role as business stream director in Scotland at Cementation Skanska, after returning...
Helping local water authorities and contractors meet their social and environmental responsibilities
Maintaining or repairing water infrastructure can lead to large groundworks excavations being carried out in residential areas, close to other buildings and infrastructure. As...
