M&E works help to modernise historic Edinburgh boarding school

A mechanical & electrical (M&E) services package from Arc-Tech (Scotland) has helped to modernise facilities at an Edinburgh boarding school. Merchiston Castle School in Colinton...

M&E specialist undertakes service package at Edinburgh boarding school

M&E specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) has revealed it is supporting Linear Design and Construct on modernisation works at Merchiston Castle School, a boy’s boarding school...

Holmes Miller projects in the frame for prestigious architectural awards

AN Edinburgh sports centre and a primary school in Morningside, both designed by Holmes Miller, are in the running for a top architectural award. Meadowbank...
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Green light for North Lanarkshire school plans

PLANS have been approved for the extension and remodelling of Chryston High School and build of a new St Stephen's Community Hub in North...

Classrooms back in use at Forres Academy following RAAC discovery

A number of classrooms at Forres Academy are back in use following the discovery of RAAC at the school in July 2023. Moray Council and...

RAAC repairs at Forres Academy estimated to hit £624,000

WORK costs relating to the discovery of RAAC at Forres Academy are expected to reach £624,000, Moray Council has said. The local authority is currently...
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Edinburgh projects boost Will Rudd’s bespoke design ability in education buildings

Will Rudd Edinburgh has helped design and deliver a number of striking education environments in Scotland’s capital over the past year. MD Gillian Ogilvie...
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Plans submitted for new school campus and residential development in Aberdour

PLANS have been lodged for a new school campus and 186 homes in the north west of Aberdour, Fife. Hillside School is planning to create...

Highland firms back build of new school playground

TWO Highland construction firms have joined forces to back the build of a new playground at Milton of Leys Primary School in Inverness. Morrison Construction...

Ayrshire College officially opens Willie Mackie Skills Hub

AYRSHIRE College has officially opened the new Willie Mackie Skills Hub in Killwinning. The low-carbon, two-storey building provides a flexible learning space that can respond...

Rise in UK education construction contracts following RAAC issues

SPENDING on UK infrastructure fell back 39% to £1.2 billion in August, although contract awards overall remained 'relatively healthy' for the second month in...

University of St Andrews has £142m campus plans approved

FIFE Council has approved £142 million plans by the University of St Andrews to renovate the former Madras College building and construct new buildings...

Minister for children and young people visits £50m Maybole Community Campus build

SCOTLAND'S minister for children and young people has visited the construction site of the Maybole Community Campus. Clare Haughey MSP was given a tour of...
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Preferred main contractors confirmed for North Schools Programme projects

ROBERTSON and Balfour Beatty have been named as the preferred main contractors for the North Schools Programme projects in the north of Scotland. The announcement...

Build of £21m Isle of Skye school underway

MORGAN Sindall Construction has commenced work on the £21 million build of the new Broadford Primary School on the Isle of Skye. A turf cutting...

Moray Council eyes new secondary schools in Forres and Buckie

HUB North Scotland has been appointed by Moray Council to carry out feasibility studies and develop concept design briefs for proposed new secondary schools...
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Contractor completes first phase of Edinburgh school retrofit works

GRAHAM has announced completion of the first stage of a £10 million retrofit of Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh. The contractor has been tasked with...

Scotland earns top marks for education construction projects

THE latest Super Sectors report from Barbour ABI, the construction industry intelligence provider, shows that Scotland is currently top of the class when it...

Build of ‘world class’ research and learning facility in Edinburgh reaches highest point

THE build of a 'world class' research and teaching facility at the Edinburgh BioQuarter has reached its highest point. Being built by McLaughlin & Harvey,...

Construction begins on £100 million Dundee community campus

CONSTRUCTION work is underway on Dundee’s new £100 million community campus, designed by Holmes Miller with Robertson Construction the main contractor. Scotland's education secretary Jenny...