A major bridge upgrade project on M8 completed, ensuring maximum protection for all road users
A major bridge upgrade project on Scotland’s busiest motorway has been completed ensuring maximum protection for all road users. New permanent concrete road safety barriers have been installed on the M8 at Junction 3, in Livingston, to replace an old system which no longer met current standards. Manufacturer and supplier of vehicle restraint systems (VRS), […]
Engineers feed fibre over iconic Forth Bridge to speed up internet for town
Scotland’s iconic Forth Road Bridge is having two miles of fibre installed across it to carry ultrafast internet traffic for the historic town which lies in its shadow. Engineers are using a giant air compressor to blow a continuous stretch of glass fibre right across the Bridge at speeds of up to 60 metres per […]
BEAR Scotland offers covid-safe ‘drive-thru drop-in’ to potential candidates as part of its recruitment drive
As part of its ongoing recruitment drive, BEAR Scotland is hosting a ‘drive-thru drop-in’ on the 9th and 10th June at its brand-new Bonnyrigg depot, south of Edinburgh, giving potential candidates the chance to find out more about opportunities in a COVID-friendly way. BEAR Scotland took on responsibility for managing and maintaining the 506km of […]
BEAR Scotland expands electric fleet
Scottish contractor, BEAR Scotland has taken delivery of six new electric powered vans, bringing the total number of Ultra Low Emission Vehicles in its South East Scotland fleet to thirteen. This means that 10% of all BEAR Scotland’s vehicles in the South East are now fully electric powered. The company took over responsibility for operation […]
BEAR Scotland launches recruitment drive with 50 local job opportunities in South East Scotland
BEAR Scotland is set to increase its workforce in communities across South East Scotland, recruiting up to 50 new highway maintenance operatives. Roadworkers of all experience are required for local job opportunities throughout South East Scotland. BEAR has depots in the region at Rosyth, Queensferry, Bonnyrigg, Burghmuir near Linlithgow, St Boswells, Eyemouth and Chryston near […]
