Firm worked ‘around the clock’ to install steel bridge at new Scottish Borders station

A new footbridge has been installed over the East Coast Mainline, as part of Network Rail's £20 million Reston Station development. Carried out by Bam...

Work progresses in Ravenscraig on what will be ‘heaviest bridge lift in Europe’

PROGRESS is being made on Network Rail and Story Contracting's work to construct a new bridge that will be installed on the West Coast...

Tackling flooding and potholes ‘big priorities’ for Fife Council

NEW plans have been unveiled by Fife Council to tackle flooding and potholes in the constituency. The local authority said it will put £5.45 million...

Cost of project to return Glasgow’s M8 to full capacity rises to £126-156m

THE cost of the project to return Glasgow's M8 to full capacity now stands at £126-152 million, Transport Scotland has said. Ongoing design and construction...
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Landmark EPD announced for cellulose fibres use in the asphalt industry

RETTENMAIER UK has announced the production, validation, and launch of what it called the first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for cellulose fibres used in...

Firms fined for road work shortcomings

THE Scottish Road Works Commissioner has issued penalties totalling £18,000 to three utility companies. Fulcrum, GTC and Energetics each received fines of £6,000 for their...

Ultrasonic de-icing could be used to stop Queensferry Crossing closures

ULTRASONIC de-icing and targeted vibration systems are being considered as methods to prevent the build-up of ice on the Queensferry Crossing. The bridge between Edinburgh...

Edinburgh’s trams to Newhaven project to be operational next year

EDINBURGH'S trams to newhaven is on track to run services by spring 2023, the capital's council has announced. The majority of track has now been...

Early engagement helps to bridge any gaps

FORMWORK and scaffolding specialist PERI has revealed details of the firm’s work on a project to carry out repairs on the Clifton Bridge in...
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Preparatory works begin on fourth section of A9 Dualling between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig

PREPARATORY works are underway on the fourth section of A9 Dualling between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig. The works, which are anticipated to continue until early...

Work underway at Clarkston Railway Station to install new footbridge

WORK is underway at Clarkston Railway Station to install a new footbridge as part of the £140 million East Kilbride electrification project. Network Rail and...

Glasgow eyes creation of ‘world class’ public transport network

GLASGOW City Council has unveiled its ambition to provide a 'world class' public transport network which 'draws people from their personal vehicle'. It comes as...

Glasgow bridge to be upgraded in £900,000 project

THE railway bridge at Pollokshaws Road in Glasgow is to be upgraded in a £900,000 Network Rail project. From July 13, engineers will repair and...

Stonehaven firm begins works on Aberdeen’s South College Street

WM Donald has started works on Aberdeen City Council's South College Street junction improvements project. The local authority said the works will improve traffic flow...

Moray Council approves £1.7m spend on roads and footbridges

MORAY Council has approved a £250,000 investment in flood risk management and £1.7 million spend on roads and footbridges. The approval means that maintenance will...
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Edinburgh bridge’s lifespan to be extended in £1.5m project

WORK is to begin on Monday on a £1.5 million Network Rail project to strengthen a bridge in the east of Edinburgh. The crossing, which...

Streetscape works bring improved access to Inverness Castle

WILLS Bros Civil Engineering Ltd has carried out streetscape improvement works in Inverness. The project will provide a more pedestrian friendly environment leading up to...
Phil Waite (Highland Council Outdoor Access Manager), Andrew Gilmore (THC GGW Officer), Alex Davies (Highlands Rewilding), Daniel Holm (Highlands Rewilding), Mark Hedderwick (Hitrak Ltd)

Great Glen Way set for upgrade with new off‑road route

A Highland Council project is to see more than 3km of the route of Great Glen Way removed from the public road. Stretching 118km from...
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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,...

Scottish universities to help create net zero UK transport system

RESEARCHERS from the University of Glasgow and Heriot-Watt University have been announced as part of a new national research hub which will help create...