Major milestone achieved in plans for new Beatlie School
FINANCIAL close has been achieved on plans to deliver a replacement Beatlie School in Livingston.
The £15 million project is being delivered for West Lothian...
Building a stronger Scotland through education
By Michael Ross, chief executive of hub South West Scotland
In an ever-changing world, one constant remains - the power of education. It is the...
Balfour Beatty completes disposal of 536-bed Glasgow student accommodation
BALFOUR Beatty has announced the sale of Foundry Courtyard, a 536-bed student accommodation building in Glasgow.
The group has sold its 100% stake to an...
University of Glasgow and Plenary announce £180m campus development deal
THE University of Glasgow and Plenary Group have entered into a joint venture partnership worth £180 million to fund and deliver the next phase...
Construction complete at 551-unit Glasgow PBSA development
GRAHAM has completed the build of a 551-unit purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on Bath Street in Glasgow city centre ahead of the new...
Boosting school estate and building sustainability ‘key features’ in £382m Dundee plan
DUNDEE City Council has said boosting its schools estate and improving the sustainability of its buildings are amongst the key features of its £382...
Work starts on new health and wellbeing centre for Fettes College
CCG has started construction of a new health and wellbeing centre for Fettes College.
Located in Edinburgh, Fettes College is one of Scotland’s leading independent...
Dalkeith school scheme marks GBSS’ largest contract to date
GBSS Civil Engineering has commenced work on delivering groundworks and civil engineering at the site of the new £41.8 million Mayfield Primary School in...
Ten Scottish school projects to benefit from share of £450-500m
TEN school projects in Scotland have been awarded a share of £450-500 million as part of the Scottish Government's £2 billion learning estate investment...
Moray’s £300m learning estate strategy approved
MORAY's £300 million learning estate strategy has been approved by councillors following a consultation with constituents.
The local authority said that the new strategy allows...
Prestonpans school to use timber structure to mitigate RAAC risk
A new timber structure is to be put in place at Preston Lodge High School to support the existing roof after it was found...
Green light for build of new East Renfrewshire learning campus
PLANS for the build of a new learning campus, which will bring two East Renfrewshire primary schools and a nursery on a shared space,...
Work complete on build of £23m school and community hub in Aberdeen
MORRISON Construction Building North East has completed the build of the new £23 million Greyhope School and community hub in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen City Council received...
Early engagement key to future-proofing buildings
By Andrew Thornton, associate director, Thomas & Adamson
THE roll out of free early years childcare across Scotland, alongside a rising population and ageing portfolio,...
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...
Build of £88m Fife school nears completion
THE new Caledonia High School in Fife is less than 100 days from opening as BAM nears completion of the £88 million learning facility.
The...
New North Lanarkshire school wins two prestigious awards
AN £18 million primary school in North Lanarkshire has scooped two prestigious awards for architecture.
Newmains and St Brigid’s Community Hub has been awarded the...
Riverside Primary School wins prestigious award
RIVERSIDE Primary School in Perth has won a prestigious award for its innovative environmentally friendly design.
The school scooped the Innovation in Delivering a Sustainable Learning...
The Glasgow Academy unveils plans for £12m campus upgrade
PLANS have been launched to enhance the Anniesland Sporting Campus in a £12 million project.
The Glasgow Academy development focuses on three areas within the...
Flagship college project becomes local landmark
A further education facility at London South Bank Technical College, delivered by architecture firm Holmes Miller, was officially opened last week by education secretary...
