Maxi to deliver West Lothian College improvement works
MAXI Construction has landed a contract to deliver alteration and student-focused improvement works to West Lothian College in Livingston.
This is the company’s second contract...
Fifth reappointment to University of Glasgow framework for Clark Contracts
THE University of Glasgow has appointed Clark Contracts to its multi-contractor construction framework agreement for a fifth consecutive time.
The appointment will see the firm...
BDP awarded contract to design new Neilston learning and leisure campus
A new learning and leisure campus is set to be built in Neilston after East Renfrewshire Council approved the design and awarded the contract...
Exemplary learning hub offers inspirational environment for Dunfermline pupils
THE architects behind Scotland’s largest Passivhaus building have been hugely encouraged by the early performance of the facility.
The new Woodmill and St Columba’s RC...
A wooden future — how timber can aid the learning experience
THE use of timber in the build of schools could bring mental health benefits for pupils as well as environmental gains, an expert has...
Asbestos discovery prompts further delays to project
THE demolition of a secondary school in Aberdeen has experienced further delays as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and the discovery of additional...
Aberdeen to invest £247m on school builds and upgrades
ABERDEEN City Council has announced it is to spend £247 million on schools over the next five years.
The figure includes £121 million on the...
Clark Contracts wins award for University of Glasgow project
CLARK Contracts has won the Refurbishment of the Year category of the 2025 Learning Places Scotland Awards, following the firm's refurbishment of the Maths...
Robertson begins build of new Aberdeen primary school
ROBERTSON has commenced construction on the build of the new replacement Riverbank Primary School in Aberdeen.
Being built partly on the site of its predecessor...
Groundbreaking ceremony held at site of £180m Dunfermline Learning Campus site
A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place at the site of the build of the new £180 million Dunfermline Learning Campus.
Although enabling works led by...
First minister officially opens £100m Drumgeith Community Campus and Greenfield Academy
FIRST minister John Swinney has officially opened Dundee City Council’s £100 million Drumgeith Community Campus and Greenfield Academy, delivered by Robertson Construction Tayside.
The facility...
Edinburgh Futures Institute restoration offers hope for bright future
UKRAINIAN refugees who were given an opportunity to work on the restoration of the 19th century Edinburgh Futures Institute by Balfour Beatty are now employed...
Number of school buildings in good condition hit record levels
A record number of school buildings across Scotland are in a good or satisfactory condition, the Scottish Government has announced.
The Schools Estate Statistics 2022...
Island firms lead £2.3m university project
WORK is underway on a £2.3 million project to transform the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) to transform its North, West, and...
Contract Close achieved for three new Winchburgh schools
CONTRACT Close has been achieved for a new primary and two new secondary schools in Winchburgh.
Contract Close occurs when parties reach agreement on all documentation...
Work could start in August on £60m Dundee community learning campus
A new £60 million community learning campus could open in 2025 to replace two high schools in Dundee, the city's council has announced.
The news...
Milestone reached in build of North Ayrshire’s first Passivhaus school
THE construction of North Ayrshire's 'most eco-friendly' school has reached a major milestone.
A topping out ceremony was held at Montgomerie Park Primary School yesterday...
Hub Scotland education infrastructure success highlighted on eve of Glasgow event
ON the eve of this year’s Learning Places Scotland and EdTech conference and exhibition, it has been revealed that the national hub programme is...
Work resumes to convert former Shakespeare Street school building
WORK on the third and final stage of a new residential development close to Glasgow’s west end has resumed, which is set to preserve...
Moveable wall divides Glasgow lecture theatre with Style
STYLE Scotland has provided details of its role in installing a large Skyfold vertical rising moveable wall in the main lecture theatre of the...
