One year on from the devastating explosion which rocked Beirut, Arcadis engineer Joe Bilan is still trying to process what happened and his experiences in the city. On 4 August 2020, 2700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate exploded in Beirut, causing the deaths of over 200 people, injuring over 6000 an
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A 180-foot tall statue of a god of war that cost almost $26 million to build is now being moved, piece by piece, to a place five miles away at a cost of $20m after the Chinese government said it had ruined the region’s landscape. The imposing statue of Guan Yu, a famous warrior of th
A new residential development comprising a majority of build-to-rent (BTR) homes, including affordable homes, could be delivered at New Mart Road, Chesser, under new plans announced today.
Angus Council's plans to demolish a former sheltered housing complex in Edzell and replace it with 21 new affordable homes have been put on hold after the local community came out against the proposals. The £3.5 million affordable housing project would have delivered air-tight,
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Glenmorangie today opens the doors to its ground-breaking innovation distillery, positioning its delicious single malt Scotch whisky at the industry’s leading edge. Demand for Glenmorangie continues to grow in line with the increased global appetite for exceptional whiskies. And with this mult
The most expensive home in the USA has fallen into receivership after the owner defaulted on over $165 million of loans and debt.
Output in the UK construction sector fell by 1.6% in volume terms in July with the level now below the pre-coronavirus pandemic period, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed today. New work, and repair and maintenance both contributed to the monthly decline, with anecdotal e
Willmott Dixon has appointed Hugh Raven to a new board-level position of general counsel. Reporting to group chief executive Rick Willmott, Hugh will have overall responsibility for Willmott Dixon’s legal and regulatory affairs, supported by company secretary and fellow board member Wendy McWi
The specialist construction contract advisory team at Harper Macleod has helped Fife Council beat the clock to close a housing deal with Robertson Construction Group Limited for seven sites across the Kingdom. The project will see more than 260 houses built as part of the council’s Affordable
New life will be breathed into some of Scotland’s most long-standing derelict sites by the first awards from a £50 million programme. More than £5m from the new low carbon Vacant and Derelict Land Investment Programme, which aims to drive regeneration, enhance the environment and t
Scottish housebuilder Dandara has launched a new drive to offer work experience and training opportunities at its East Scotland division, to help local young people pursue a career in construction and housebuilding. Dandara East Scotland is one of the company’s fastest-growing divisions, with
Engineer Alex Lenia looks at how 3d scanning technology is already used widely in the US, and the advantages it brings to construction sites and teams. Technology has greatly accelerated the pace of our professional and personal lives over the past 20 years. The development of smaller, faster comput
The first-ever forecast into onshore wind decommissioning in Scotland has identified a need for future reprocessing infrastructure and storage locations to support the demands of the sector.
Mecalac has announced the appointment of Mike Poxon to the role of regional business manager (UK & Ireland). With more than 30 years’ experience in the construction equipment sector, Mike is widely regarded for his knowledge, insight, relationships and proficiency. Before joining Mecalac,