New geotechnical solutions help tackle affordable housing shortfall
There is no silver bullet to the shortage of affordable housing across the UK. Debate over the barriers to meeting targets is complex; not...
Delivery plan announced for remaining A9 dualling projects
ALMOST half of Perth to Inverness route will be dual carriageway by the end of 2030, Scotland's cabinet secretary for transport has announced.
Mairi McAllan...
Versatility in structural and architectural walling
The humble gabion has come a long way since its introduction in the late 1900s. Here, Project Scotland takes a look at this simple...
Early engagement key to “efficient” site starts
Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has landed three new contracts to deliver soil modification and earthworks packages to help major housebuilders construct new homes across...
Firming up our future
By Malcolm O’Sullivan, managing director of Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering
AS an industry, the importance of expert ground engineering is often overlooked. Our input into...
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...
Akela at the double with new housing contracts
AKELA Construction has secured two housebuilding contracts in Scotland's central belt worth over £15 million in total.
The developments will deliver a combined 295 new...
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...
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...
Ground engineering event makes new home in Glasgow
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Free-to-attend Geotex seminars set for the city’s Science Centre on March 14
GEOTEX will return to Scotland this month to shine a light on...
Capital gains: Edinburgh office project gathers pace
LOCATED in the heart of Edinburgh’s business district, Capital Square, the largest speculative office development in the city, is beginning to take shape.
BAM Properties,...
Scottish investment pays off for piling specialist
STEEL piling specialist SPI McGrattan has revealed its decision to open a new regional office in Bellshill to serve the Scottish market just over...
Groundworks complete at new Inverness housing development
CAPSTONE Construction has completed groundworks at a new residential development in the Slackbuie area of Inverness.
The Slackbuie View development is being led by 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...
Progress made on £8m project to limit flood risk on Dumfries rail line
WORK is progressing on an £8 million project to reduce the risk of flooding and landslips on the rail line between Sanquhar and Dumfries.
The...
GDL appoints new business development managers
WEST Lothian-headquartered Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has made two key appointments to its new business development team.
Paula Mowbray-Logan and Sue Whittall have taken on...
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'...
Groundforce appoints new engineering director
GROUNDFORCE has announced the appointment of Paul Garton as its new engineering director to head up its technical team.
He has more than 20 years’...
How real-time data is vital in groundworks scheme design
The role of monitoring can be fundamental to the success of groundworks projects. Taking advantage of all available data can help to ensure that...
Drones take flight for earthworks monitoring
THE use of drones on construction sites is undoubtedly becoming more prominent due to their ability to perform a range of tasks including providing...
