SIGNIFICANT refurbishment and retrofit work has been completed at Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh.
GRAHAM delivered the project on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council, with the improvement works adopting a fabric first approach leading to the building achieving an EPC rating of A.
The building works, which started in October 2024, include a three-storey tower and a single-storey block incorporating 14 classrooms and pupil support spaces, as well as a gym hall, kitchen, and staff areas.
Supporting the local authority to meet its sustainability commitments, a new energy centre was built on site including an air source heat pump which serves an updated heating system and replaces the existing gas boilers. Photovoltaic panels were installed on the roof along with new insulated cladding on both external walls and roof, with improvements to windows.
This investment in sustainable measures reduces the environmental impact of the building and offers a healthier and more comfortable learning environment for pupils and staff.
Councillor James Dalgleish, education, children, and families convener at City of Edinburgh Council, said, “We want all our schools and early years settings to offer the best possible learning environment for our children and young people. Central to this is ongoing investment in our school buildings to ensure that they meet the needs of our learners, offer a comfortable learning and teaching setting and support our net-zero goals.
“It is fantastic to see that the refurbishment works at Brunstane Primary School are complete, just in time for pupils and staff returning after the Easter break. The improvements to the building will make a huge difference to how the school building is used by teachers and pupils in the here and now, and for many future generations of young learners in Brunstane.”
Chris MacLeod, regional MD at GRAHAM Building, added, “The handover of Brunstane Primary School marks the successful completion of a complex retrofit project delivered within a live school environment. Pupils and staff can now benefit from a modern, energy-efficient space that supports both learning and wellbeing, while considered sustainability elements will significantly reduce the building’s carbon footprint.
“Throughout the programme, our focus has been on minimising disruption and working collaboratively with the school to ensure a smooth delivery.”
