Lucas and Aird

Lucas and Aird was a major civil engineering business operating in the 19th century.

History
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