Center Parcs provides update on A7 roadworks as Borders project gathers pace
CENTER Parcs has provided an update on forthcoming roadworks on the A7 between Hawick and Selkirk as construction progresses on its new Scottish Borders...
Balfour Beatty completes £3.6m Lomond Bridge upgrade
LOMOND Bridge in Balloch has reopened following the completion of a £3.6 million upgrade.
West Dunbartonshire Council described the works, by Balfour Beatty, as being...
Final tracks laid on Edinburgh’s £207m trams to Newhaven project
THE final tracks have been laid in Edinburgh's trams to Newhaven project to connect the capital's existing tram system to the new line.
Passenger services...
Plans unveiled for build of footbridge at historic Dumfries station
PLANS have been launched to make Dumfries train station more accessible through the build of a new footbridge.
It comes as part of a Network...
Local materials used on new £280,000 bridge at Doune Castle
A new £238,000 pedestrian bridge built by Beaver Bridges has been officially opened at Doune Castle.
The crossing comes as part of a collaborative partnership...
Walking and cycling network contributed £1.9 billion to Scottish economy
USERS of Scotland's national walking and cycling network contributed £1.9 billion to local economies across Scotland in 2019, a new report has revealed.
NatureScot, Sustrans...
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...
Ten-year plan unveiled to transform transport in Edinburgh
A ten-year plan has been unveiled to deliver a better connected and net zero carbon transport system in Edinburgh.
The City of Edinburgh Council said...
Cost of replacement works on Fife bridge rise by £5.711m
MEMBERS of Fife Council's policy and co-ordination committee are to be asked to agree to plans for the build of an £8.157 million replacement...
Work completes on £4m road upgrade in Inverkip
BALFOUR Beatty has completed work on a £4 million road improvement project on the A78 at Inverkip.
New signalised junctions have been installed at Main...
Work begins on £3.6m Avon Viaduct repair project
NETWORK Rail engineers are to begin £3.6 million worth of repairs at the historic Avon Viaduct near Linlithgow.
The project, which begins today (August 3)...
New study to consider electrifying UK motorways
BRITAIN'S main roads could be electrified by 2030 with Heriot-Watt University set to begin a study on the European eHighways concept.
The system allows for specially-adapted HGVs...
Edinburgh Council envisions more ‘relaxing’ capital post-Covid
THE City of Edinburgh Council has said it envisions a more relaxing capital as it seeks a green recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
As part...
Sustainability through durability
This article contains paid-for content created in collaboration with Total UK – Bitumen Division.
Rick Ashton, market development manager at Total UK – Bitumen Division,...
Work begins on £8m active travel project in Glasgow’s east end
WORK is underway on the £8 million delivery of Glasgow City Council's avenues plus scheme on Duke Street and John Knox Street in the...
Local firm appointed to lead Inverness footway works
TORVEAN Civil Engineering has been appointed by Highland Council to carry out footway works at Hilton in Inverness.
The work, which will be carried out...
Dingwall firm secures contract for £1.9m Isle of Skye project
STRATH Civil Engineering has secured the £1.9 million contract for the creation of the Portree link road on the Isle of Skye.
Work on the...
Inverclyde set for £4m rail project
NETWORK Rail is set to commence work on a £4 million improvement project to bridges across the Inverclyde railway line.
The upgrades aim to improve...
Plans unveiled for next phase of active travel route in Glasgow’s east end
NEW designs have been unveiled detailing the potential next phase of Glasgow's East City Way.
The proposed design prioritises people who walk, wheel, cycle, and...
Edinburgh youngsters work alongside Balfour Beatty to publish two books
EDINBURGH school kids have worked alongside Balfour Beatty to publish two new books inspired by the history and refurbishment of the city's iconic North...
