WSP Highways director earns civil engineering recognition
STEVE Byer, a group director for WSP Highways, has been named a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in Scotland.
ICE Scotland has...
Upgrade of Glasgow railway bridge underway
A six-month project is underway in Glasgow to improve the 140-year-old railway bridge over Salkeld Street.
The works form part of a wider £1.5 million...
Beaver Bridges wins top award
BEAVER Bridges has scooped the Bridge Contractor of the Year 2024 award at the New Civil Engineer Bridges Conference.
The event brings together engineers, contractors,...
No bridge too far: Govan – Partick structure beats storms to cross Europe
FARRANS’ decision to have the main span of the landmark Govan – Partick Bridge built entirely offsite is continuing to pay off, following the...
Work to begin in Glasgow on £12m Argyle Street revamp
WILLS Bros Civil Engineering is to begin work on the Argyle Street east avenue next month as part of Glasgow City Council's £140 million...
Critical work in replacing Balliemore Bridge carried out
THE next stage in a critical project to replace Balliemore Bridge in Cowal has been carried out.
The original crossing was demolished following its partial...
Highland Council seeks contractor for Dava Bridge repair project
THE Highland Council is speaking to interested contractors ahead of a repair project to the Dava Bridge.
The crossing on the A939 was struck by...
New developments will bring £37m road improvements say council
FIFE Council has estimated that £37 million worth of road network improvements will come over the next 20 years thanks to funding from new...
Edinburgh’s trams to Newhaven project set for 2023 completion
EDINBURGH'S trams to Newhaven is on track for completion in spring 2023, the capital's council has announced.
It comes as the project reaches its two-year point,...
Plan sets out actions to ensure Scottish trunk road network meets climate challenges
TRANSPORT Scotland has announced that a new plan to ensure Scotland’s trunk road network remains 'resilient and reliable' in the face of climate change...
UK road markings ‘need to improve’ to unlock benefits of autonomous vehicles
BRITAIN faces a ‘wake-up call’ on self-driving vehicles unless the country’s road markings are significantly improved, Project Scotland has been told.
The UK Government recently...
Work underway on £500,000 bridge project in Glasgow’s west end
WORK is underway on a £500,000 project to repair and repaint the railway bridge over Ferry Road in the Yorkhill area of Glasgow.
The Network...
New footbridge opens at Uddingston Railway Station
WORK has been completed on a project to deliver a new 75-tonne footbridge at Uddingston Railway Station.
The crossing was opened to the public after...
BEAR Scotland boosts south east team with new appointments
BEAR Scotland has boosted its senior team with two 'key' appointments in its bridges team delivering the Scottish trunk road network management contract for...
Landmark Groundforce Bridge project helps span Lesmahagow watercourse
THE longest bridge ever built by Groundforce Bridge has helped civil engineers APL Construction span an 11m watercourse and flood area in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire.
The...
Wills Bros Civil Engineering secures £12.1m Glasgow contract
WILLS Bros Civil Engineering has secured a £12.19 million contract to deliver the Argyle Street East Avenue project on behalf of Glasgow City Council.
Work...
Rest and Be Thankful public engagement events announced
A series of public engagement events on the long-term solution at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful will be held in March at venues...
Scottish Government raises concerns over Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge plans
SCOTLAND’S transport secretary Michael Matheson has written to his UK counterpart expressing concerns over the proposed build of a bridge between Scotland and Northern...
Bridge specialist battles the elements at Doune Castle
BEAVER Bridges’ build of a new crossing at Doune Castle has been hailed by Historic Environment Scotland as an ‘achievement worth celebrating’ after the...
Glasgow’s £29.5m Govan – Partick Bridge to officially open next month
THE formal opening of the Govan - Partick Bridge in Glasgow is to take place on September 6.
The crossing will be opened by ministers...
