Buchanan Laird Ltd   Consulting Engineers


Granton Harbour Redevelopment, Edinburgh

As part of the waterfront regeneration of Leith, our clients Forth Property Developments Ltd are developing
the harbour for the construction of over 3500 residential properties and 13,000m2 of commercial & retail development.
We have been involved in the land forming earthworks, reclamation, environmental & site investigations, dredging, quay wall construction & general coordination and supervision on behalf of our clients.

  • Site Investigations
    Coordination of all site investigation and reports on ground conditions and flooding.

  • Dredging
    Coordination and implementation of all dredging works and silt removal and testing and using our
    3D models to calculate volumes of any infill required.

  • Land Reclamation
    Design & supervision of all land reclamation including material screening, SEPA/Local Authority
    certification, land forming, ground stabilisation implementation & monitoring and forecasting.

  • Earthworks
    Preparation and monitoring of land forming earthworks.

  • Environmental
    Coordination and reports on soil testing and the suitability in accordance with current environmental
    legislation. Full consultation with all relevant authorities.

  • Geotechnical
    Reports on Ground and soil testing and the suitability for construction.

  • Harbour Structures
    Survey, report and design solutions for the integrity of all existing and proposed marine structures
    including breakwater and quay walls.

  • Pier Feasibility
    Survey inspection and report on the structural integrity of existing pier

  • Topography
    Coordination and implementation of all topographical and bathymetrical surveys. Our 3D modelling
    capabilities allow us to report to the clients on the progress, volumetric costings and forecasts.












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