If you travel along the A9 in Scotland, you’ll see mountains, forests and wide open spaces. But did you know that a lot of planning goes into improving the road while protecting nature? A big part of this is called carbon management. This means keeping track of how much carbon (also known as CO2) a project creates and finding ways to reduce it. What Does Carbon Mean for Road Projects? When a road is built or improved, lots
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Clean water is essential for people, plants and animals. Rivers, burns, ponds and lochs provide homes for wildlife, water for communities and spaces for us to enjoy. Keeping this water clean is really important, but pollution from roads, towns, agriculture and construction can easily be washed into watercourses when it rains. Understanding how this happens and how we can prevent it is a key part of protecting the environment. At
The Academy9 Sustainable Solutions 2026 Final is near, and so we wanted to give our shortlisted teams an insight into the Sustainable Solutions Final Judging Ceremony from the Perspective of one of our judges, Gary Kinniburgh. Gary is a Project Manager and works with large teams of professionals to deliver large scale infrastructure projects. He is currently one of the Project Managers working on the A9 Dualling Project in Scotland.
Digital Designers is the newest addition to our Academy9 events programme and was delivered for the first time at Grantown Grammar School last month. The Digital Designers event provides pupils with a practical introduction to digital design tools used within the infrastructure sector. The session formed part of Academy9’s ongoing commitment to addressing the digital skills gap in the industry while supporting schools to connect learning with real-world applications. Event
The Academy9 Sustainable Solutions Challenge kicks off on the 19th of January 2026! Want to get involved? Academy9 is excited to announce the launch of our annual Sustainable Solutions Challenge – a dynamic STEM competition designed to inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers. This 10-week programme gives pupils the chance to explore the world of sustainable engineering and make a real difference in their communities. What is the
As a Graduate Civil Engineer, I enjoy sharing my passion for engineering with others, especially young people who might one day shape the future of our industry. Recently, I had the opportunity to take part in an Academy9 Roadshow event at Kingussie, Alvie and Newtonmore Primary Schools, and this blog post will share a few highlights from the day. The Roadshow Experience The roadshow brought together engineers, ecologists, archaeologists and
Join the Academy9 Sustainable Solutions Challenge, kicking off on the 19th of January 2026! Are you ready to inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers? Academy9 is thrilled to announce the launch of our annual Sustainable Solutions Challenge – a dynamic STEM competition. This exciting 10-week programme offers young minds the opportunity to dive into the world of sustainable engineering and make a real impact on their communities. What
Since its inception, the Academy9 programme has stood as a blueprint of collaboration between industry and education, designed to inspire, inform, and empower the next generation. What began as a pioneering outreach initiative has grown into a dynamic, future-facing programme that reflects the evolving priorities of two worlds; Engineering and Education, that champions building a bridge between them (pun intended). Over the years, Academy9 has adapted to meet the changing
Earlier this year, one of our Academy9 corridor schools reached out to us with a challenge: how could we bring fresh energy and perspective to their annual S2 STEM learning event? The answer came in the form of a dynamic, hands-on STEM Day and serves as an inspiring example of what’s possible when education and industry come together with purpose. In response to the school’s request, a diverse team of
As this week is National Walk to School week, the Academy9 team wanted to take the opportunity to highlight some of the benefits of Active Travel to inspire you to get active! Meet Rachel Rachel Schulberg is a Transport Planner working on the A9 Dualling project. As a Transport Planner, Rachel has supported local authorities, assisting a broad range of projects, including travel planning, active travel, public transport feasibility, and
