SES appointed to £84m University of Glasgow development

SES Engineering Services (SES) has announced it has been appointed by Multiplex to deliver an £84 million project at the University of Glasgow. The...
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McLaughlin & Harvey completes construction of ‘world class’ Usher Building in Edinburgh

MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has completed the construction of the Usher Building, a major addition to the health innovation district of Edinburgh BioQuarter. The research, workplace...

RJ McLeod to deliver enabling works on Ardrossan Community Campus project

NORTH Ayrshire Council has appointed RJ McLeod to carry out enabling works on the build of the new Ardrossan Community Campus. Enabling works at the...

CICV Forum suggests ‘practical proposals’ to help schools safely reopen

THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has proposed a series of measures to help safely reopen schools across the country. The body has written to Kevin...

Contract awarded for £3.6m Orkney primary school project

CASEY Construction has been awarded a £3.6 million contract to extend and refurbish St Andrews Primary School in Orkney. The project will allow for an...
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Plans launched for 1,135-bed development in Glasgow city centre

PLANS have been launched by Downing for the build of a 1,135-bed mixed-use development by the River Clyde in Glasgow. Formerly the headquarters of the...
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Standard of Scottish school conditions reaches record high

A record number of pupils in Scotland are now being taught in schools in good or satisfactory condition, latest Scottish Government figures show. Statistics show...

Green light for Blindwells primary school in East Lothian

PLANNING consent has been granted for a new primary school at Blindwells, East Lothian. The school was granted planning permission in principle in May 2018...
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Highland Council warns school estate challenge ‘too great’ to manage on its own

THE leader of the Highland Council has warned that the 'scale of the challenge' relating to its school estate is 'too great' for the...

Rooflights tipped to improve learning experience at new East Dunbartonshire school

WHITESALES has supplied 14 Solus Monopitch rooflights and four Solus smoke hatches for a new Additional Support Needs (ASN) school in East Dunbartonshire. Architects NORR...

Views sought on design proposals for new Monifieth Learning Campus

THE team delivering the new Monifieth Learning Campus is seeking views regarding the pre-planning application design proposals. Angus Council revealed the design reflects the outcomes...

Build of new Stirling primary school to begin

GROUND is to be broken on the build of a new primary school in Stirling over the coming weeks. Work on the South Stirling Gateway...

Dundee eyes further investment in schools

OVER £3.5 million has been spent on improving Dundee schools in 2024/25 with another £2.1 million proposed for 2025/26, the city's council has revealed. Upgrades...

Fleming Buildings appointed to four early years projects in Renfrewshire

RENFREWSHIRE Council has appointed Lenzie-based Fleming Buildings to deliver design and build contracts for four early learning and childcare centres. The four centres will provide...
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Build of £34m St Stephen’s Community Hub in Coatbridge on track

THE £34 million build of the new St Stephen's Community Hub in Coatbridge is making good progress and is on track to open later...
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Significant progress made on Edinburgh’s Powderhall regeneration

FOUNDATIONS have been laid on the next phase of Edinburgh's Powderhall regeneration project. The news marks progress in the delivery of new homes and an...
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Scotland’s first Passivhaus leisure development opens in Blairgowrie

SCOTLAND'S first Passivhaus leisure development has officially been opened in Blairgowrie. Designed by Holmes Miller, the £36 million project was delivered by Hub East Central...

Designing campuses which inspire learning and add social value

By Brad Morrison, architect at BDP SCHOOLS are at the heart of any healthy community. Recognising this, North Lanarkshire Council has committed to a...

£40m new Queensferry High School handed over

THE £40 million Queensferry High School has been completed ahead of the start of the new academic year. Delivered for the City of Edinburgh Council...

Robertson to build Passivhaus primary school in Perth

PERTH & Kinross Council has approved plans for a new Passivhaus standard primary school, to be built in north Perth. Robertson Construction Tayside will build...