Lucas and Aird

The business was formed as a joint venture between Lucas Brothers and John Aird & Co. in 1870. The joint venture was dissolved in 1896. ==Major projects==

Major projects carried out by the firm included: • The Welland Viaduct completed in 1870 • The Royal Albert Dock completed in 1880 • The Hull and Barnsley Railway completed in 1885 • The Suakin-Berber Railway completed in 1885 • The Tilbury Docks completed in 1886 • The Blackfriars Railway Bridge completed in 1886 • The West Highland Railway completed in 1895 • The Budleigh Salterton Railway completed in 1896 • The Plymouth to Yealmpton Branch completed in 1896 ==References==