Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty has successfully completed a ground-breaking trial of Engine Carbon Clean (ECC) technology on a compact tamping machine, marking a significant step forward in reducing carbon emissions and improving engine performance across its rail operations. ECC is an innovative, patented solution

Balfour Beatty has commenced work on a roads project in Edinburgh, the first phase of which is expected to last until Summer 2026.

Balfour Beatty has told shareholders it remains on track to meet full-year earnings expectations, underpinned by robust cash generation and a significantly strengthened order book. The infrastructure group also confirmed plans for further share buybacks in 2026, reinforcing its commitment to shareho

One of SSEN Transmission’s key contractors for the delivery of its electricity transmission infrastructure investment programme, Balfour Beatty, has opened a new operational depot in Kirriemuir, supporting up to 70 local jobs.

The shortlist of contractors to deliver the Pitlochry to Killiecrankie section of the A9 has been confirmed as the dualling programme continues to gather pace.

Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £162 million contract by IMPACT Scotland to deliver Edinburgh’s first purpose-built concert hall in over a century, the firm said today. The contract will see the company construct the Dunard Centre, the new, world-class concert hall in the heart of the

Balfour Beatty and SSEN Transmission are to host a second consultation event to gather local feedback on temporary workforce accommodation plans in Stornoway. Following a consultation event in September, local residents and stakeholders are being invited to view and comment on proposals for the vill

Three new apprentices have joined the team delivering Falkirk Council’s A9/A904 Improvement Project, gaining valuable skills and experience through opportunities created as part of the project’s community benefits. Harley Leggat, 19, from Grangemouth, and Adonai Mukundwa, 18, from Falkir

A time capsule has been interned at Edinburgh's North Bridge to mark the project’s work for future generations. Some of the items for the capsule included:

Joanna Vezey is to join Balfour Beatty in December as managing director of its UK Highways business. Joanna has over 25 years’ experience in the civil engineering and construction sectors, having joined Balfour Beatty as a graduate. She returns to the company from Laing O’Rourke where sh

Moray Council has submitted a planning application for a new Forres Academy. The proposal includes replacing the current Forres Academy with a modern, three-storey building covering 12,126m². The new school would provide space for 1,120 secondary pupils, including dedicated facilities for pupil

Balfour Beatty has been appointed by SSEN Transmission to upgrade the New Deer electricity substation in Aberdeenshire.

Balfour Beatty has today been awarded the initial works of the Netherton Hub project by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Transmission’s (SSEN) multi-billion-pound Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) Offshore Framework.

Balfour Beatty has secured a place on SP Energy Networks’ Strategic Agreement for Overhead Line Works framework.

Philip Hoare joins Balfour Beatty today as its group chief executive. A civil engineer, Philip Hoare brings over 30 years of experience in engineering, project management, and construction from his tenure at AtkinsRéalis Group Inc., a Toronto Stock Exchange-listed engineering services and nuc