Marine challenges with new Forth bridge construction
CONSTRUCTION of the Forth Replacement Crossing (FRC) continues, a project with its share of complex and challenging marine work, according to Damian McGettrick, an...
ONS figures point to upturn in construction
THE UK construction industry has experienced its most dramatic period of growth in over a decade according to figures released in early November by...
Good to go: Short-notice lease boosts highway upgrade
AN upgrade to one of Germany’s oldest highways was deemed too challenging – by virtue of the sandiness and instability of the terrain –...
Engaging at ground level
MST has recently moved to a new depot, in Westfield, Cumbernauld. The 42-year old company - which has moved away from the fuller “Midland...
Dust suppression
DEMOLITION attachment and dust suppression specialist Inmalo has recently supplied the first Motofog dust suppression unit into the UK. Launched at the recent Demolition...
Port Talbot is picture perfect
THIS dramatic photo depicting critical engineering work at night, has won first prize in Wales’ first ever civil engineering photo competition, organised by the...
Costs threaten building recovery
Rising material costs and wages will force building companies to put up their prices
INCREASES in material and labour costs could pose a serious threat...
Concrete centre of excellence
BISON Manufacturing’s Uddingston facility has been made a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for bespoke precast concrete products following a £100,000 investment in the plant.
The investment...
The Great British Weld-Off
ON-SITE power equipment supplier Morris Site Machinery is calling on welders aged between 16 -25 with creative flair and a passion for the industry,...
Forklift earns its keep
JAMES Brown of Port Charlotte is the lifting king of Islay and it’s not just his renowned ability as Champion of Islay in the...
Scots first for demolition gong
KILSYTH based Hunter Demolition has bulldozed its way to the top award at this year's World Demolition Summit in Amsterdam.
The company beat off rivals...
Cold start success for Antarctic explorers
TWO Antarctic-ready Cat® D6Ns modified by Finning to embark on The Coldest Journey have started successfully despite four months snowed-under while the expedition team...
Making light work in the industrial sector
BRISTOL based CHS Plant & Tool Hire has purchased the company’s first two V9 Lightsource light towers from Doosan Portable Power. The company...
Terex trucks hit paydirt on speed and efficiency
Dump trucks from Terex have been chosen as the work horses of a regeneration project in Glasgow's east end, being undertaken by Malcolm Construction
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