Burns & Mcdonnell

Global engineering-led construction firm Burns & McDonnell has established an office and team in Scotland as it continues to expand its UK footprint. The firm, which has operated in the United States for over 120 years, will provide engineering and construction services to electricity network op

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

Burns & McDonnell projects director, Jason Chandler, looks at the advantages and safety improvements delivered by wearable technology which has been used widely in the US in construction sites during the pandemic. For utilities, safety has long been the utmost priority. Now, as the ong

Nick Busby sets out problems caused by conventional project control systems and provides a way forward for using an integrated data management system effectively.

Engineer Nick Busby considers the role EPC contracts will play in the infrastructure projects required to support Scotland's transition to net zero and sets out six points of consideration for anyone involved in selecting an EPC contractor. The clock is ticking towards Scotland’s target of gen