Robert Ogg, MD at Akela Construction, outlines how the lure of green jobs in the north east could entice skilled workers away from the central belt, potentially leaving much-needed infrastructure projects in limbo. As we look towards 2030 and beyond, Scotland's energy infrastructure is poised for a
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Akela Ground Engineering has appointed precast piling manufacturing expert John Ward to support the expansion of its precast manufacturing operations in England. With over 35 years of industry experience and a wealth of operational insight from roles with Aarsleff Ground Engineering UK, Centrum Pile
Akela Ground Engineering has continued to expand its piling and beam operations beyond Scotland with the launch of a new base in Co. Armagh, Ireland.
A precast beam system developed by Akela Ground Engineering has been signed out for achieving significant efficiencies and helping to increase the number of homes built on sites across Scotland.
Engineering specialist Akela Ground Engineering, part of Akela Group, has achieved NHBC Accepts certification for its precast foundation system, ABeam.
Akela Ground Engineering has taken a bold move as part of their growth ambitions to make a significant investment in a new fleet of plant equipment.
Akela Ground Engineering, part of Glasgow-headquartered Akela Group, has expanded and opened a new office, located at Optimum Business Park, Swadlincote in Derbyshire to support its growing business development ambitions across the Midlands and beyond.
Akela Group has appointed two new managing directors of its construction and ground engineering subsidiaries. Robert Ogg has been appointed as managing director of Akela Construction, while the firm has also announced the promotion of Will Payne, to managing director of Akela Ground Engineering.
Engineering specialist Akela Ground Engineering, part of Akela Group, has launched an innovative precast concrete beam system which it said could dramatically speed up the delivery of new homes.
Akela Group companies are continuing to support AS Homes (Scotland) with the delivery of a significant affordable housing development in the east of Glasgow for Sanctuary Scotland.
Akela Ground Engineering has been appointed by Persimmon Homes East Midlands to deliver extensive piling work for its forthcoming housing development, The Willows, in Norfolk.
Piling specialist Will Payne has been appointed by Akela Ground Engineering as its general manager. Will joins from Roger Bullivant where he managed piling works in Gibraltar, the Midlands and East Anglia and has been appointed to help Akela expand and grow its reputation in England.
Glasgow-based Akela Group has secured a £4.5 million contract to provide civil engineering, infrastructure and surfacing works at a new residential site built by Ashberry Homes in Renfrew.
For Scottish Apprenticeship Week, two young people completing their apprenticeships at DGM Surfacing, part of the Akela Group discussed their experiences. DGM Surfacing, one of Scotland’s leading surfacing contractors, is headquartered in Stirling and works across the whole of Scotland and the
Akela Ground Engineering has completed works at an affordable homes site in North Ayrshire after winning a new contract with Connect Modular.