Topping out ceremony marks key milestone at Glasgow PBSA site
A topping out ceremony has taken place to mark a major milestone in the construction of a new £38 million purpose-built student accommodation scheme in...
Robertson begins build of £9m life sciences innovation centre in Highlands
ROBERTSON Construction Northern has commenced work on the build of a £9 million life sciences innovation centre at Inverness Campus.
Designed by Austin-Smith:Lord, the 2,500...
Two Glasgow schools set for £8m upgrades
AROUND £8 million is to be spent on the upgrade of two Glasgow schools, the city's council has announced.
St Paul's High School and Carntyne...
Project team hailed for ‘incredible’ progress on Midlothian school build
THE new Easthouses Primary School is on schedule to open by August 2024 following 'incredible' progress on site, Midlothian Council has said.
Being built by...
Placing learners at heart of school builds is key
CARBON and quality are two of the main considerations when it comes to building modern schools in Scotland, according to Craig Bridges, strategic business...
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...
Build of £88m Passivhaus school underway in Fife
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held at the site of the build of the new South West Fife High School.
The £88 million school, which...
Unite Students purchases Glasgow site earmarked for £126m development
UNITE Students has purchased a Glasgow site to build a new £126 million 934-bed development with plans to open it ahead of the 2027/28...
Build of ‘architecturally striking’ school in East Kilbride moves step closer
THE build of a new primary school in East Kilbride has moved a step closer following the approval of the full business case by...
BDP scoops top prize for university project
BDP has picked up the top prize in the higher education and campus category in this year's AJ Retrofit Awards, for the firm's work at the...
Fit-out specialist completes £1.6m contract at Bearsden school
DEANESTOR has delivered a £1.6 million furniture and fit-out contract at the £40.9 million Boclair Academy in Bearsden.
Opened in August, the school was built...
Robertson to build new £12.5m Irvine school
ROBERTSON Construction Central West has been appointed as the preferred Tier 1 Contractor by hub South West for a new £12.5 million primary school...
New 5G facility in North Lanarkshire allows pupils to experience outer space
THE UK's first immersive classroom has been delivered in North Lanarkshire in a move which developers say will allow pupils to experience what it's...
Work begins on build of new £14.8m Inverness school
KIER Construction has commenced work on the £14.8 million build of a new primary school in the Highlands.
The Inverness development comes following housing builds...
School restoration project makes Scottish Design Awards shortlist
THE restored Ayr Grammar Primary School building has been shortlisted in the annual Scottish Design Awards.
BDP's Glasgow studio was behind the design of the...
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...
Jedburgh campus recognised at international awards ceremony
THE £32 million Jedburgh Grammar Campus project was recognised at the Partnership Awards 2020 after scooping a silver Award in the Best Education category.
Organised...
Robertson looks to replicate success on University of Glasgow framework
THE University of Glasgow has reappointed Robertson Construction Central West to its construction framework agreement for a third consecutive time.
The firm's appointment to Lot...
A Swift solution for larger projects
WERNICK Buildings is heavily targeting the education sector with a modular system designed for larger projects. The firm’s Swiftplan product can deliver multi-storey solutions...
Work begins on build of £19.9m eco-friendly Perth school
ROBERTSON Construction (Tayside) has commenced work on the £19.9 million build of a new eco-friendly primary school in Perth.
Scheduled to open in 2023, the...
