Building Briefs – August 7th

GDL Piling Ltd has completed work on a project for Network Rail to provide CFA piles to form the support for a new bridge over the railway at Kerse Road in Stirling.

Working to an exceptionally tight schedule, two teams worked in tandem on both the west and east abutments adjacent to the railway line between Glasgow/Edinburgh and Stirling.

With a project duration of just 16 days, GDL Piling delivered 88 CFA piles with a 600mm diameter to depths of 28.5m whilst ensuring the railway remained operational.

Mecalac agrees site dumper contract with Morris Leslie Plant Hire Ltd

Compact equipment design and manufacture firm Mecalac Construction Equipment UK Ltd has announced a supply agreement with Morris Leslie Plant Hire Ltd.

The contract will see Mecalac provide the equipment hire firm with upwards of 200 site dumper units over the course of the year.

Set to replace two-year-old models in the Morris Leslie fleet, Mecalac will supply a variety of forward and swivel tip units with payloads between one and nine tones. Each rental-tough unit will feature the latest in emissions-compliant engine technology, class-leading build quality and state-of-the-art operator controls.

Forth Housing Association completes its 800th rented home

Housing minister Kevin Stewart visited Forth Housing Association’s newest development to mark the completion of the Association’s 800th home built for rent.

In Forth’s 30th year, the new homes currently being completed in the Cornton area of Stirling saw the Association pass the milestone of its 800th home for rent and the minister joined Forth’s chairperson, Gordon Mason, to mark the occasion by presenting a bouquet to the tenants of the property.

The development of 23 homes, which is nearing completion, was funded by a combination of £1.53 million of Scottish Government grant and £1m provided by Forth.

SELECT backs President’s Walk for Electrical Industries Charity

It was best foot forward on the rugged Pentland Hills as electricians’ body SELECT got behind the President’s Walk to raise much-needed funds for the industry’s own charity.

Around 50 people took part in the challenging five and three-quarter mile hike from the Hillend Ski Slope over Caerketton and Allermuir Hills, enjoying views over Edinburgh and the attractive thatched cottages of Swanston village.

All walkers made donations to the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC), which provides financial relief and practical support to people who have worked or are working in electrical-related industries.

The day raised £500.

The EIC helps all people working within the electrical, electronics and energy community, as well as their family members and retired colleagues, through the provision of four workplace programmes covering families, apprentices, pensioners and practical support.

These programmes, which give the industry access to financial grants and a comprehensive range of free and confidential services, are provided free thanks to company donors, sponsors, volunteer committee members and fundraisers.