‘World class’ music centre facilities hit the right note at University of St Andrews
WILL Rudd Davidson (Edinburgh) has provided details of some of the structural challenges faced during the build of the newly opened Laidlaw Music Centre...
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...
Fleming shortlisted for national award following Galston school retrofit project
FLEMING is celebrating after being shortlisted for the 2025 Building Innovation Awards, in recognition its work on the retrofit of St Sophia’s Primary School...
Upgrades and repairs to take place on over 50 Edinburgh schools
OVER 50 Edinburgh schools and nurseries are having planned works ranging from repairs to upgrades during the February mid-term break.
It comes as part of...
Work progresses on £47m Wallyford Learning Campus build
WORK on the £47 million Wallyford Learning Campus is progressing, East Lothian Council has said.
Morrison Construction and hub South East are leading works on...
Build of £30m Edinburgh student accommodation complete
CLARK Contracts has completed the design and build of a £30 million purpose student accommodation (PBSA) development in Edinburgh on behalf of Lanark Student...
‘Eco-education’ building at Dollar Academy marks steel frame milestone
AN 'eco-education' building at Dollar Academy in Clackmannanshire has achieved a milestone with a steel signing ceremony taking place to mark completion of the...
First of three £62m West Lothian school builds to open in August
THE new Winchburgh Academy is to open to pupils in August, West Lothian Council has announced.
It is one of three schools, alongside Sinclair Academy...
Morgan Sindall to complete design of Ardrossan Community Campus
NORTH Ayrshire Council has appointed Morgan Sindall to complete the design of the new Ardrossan Community Campus.
The local authority said that the campus will...
Increasing construction costs sees Midlothian school project rise to £55.3m
RISING construction costs have led to Midlothian councillors approving an additional £10.7 million in funding for the refurbishment and extension of Penicuik High School.
The...
Robertson Construction completes build of £16m Aberdeen school
ROBERTSON Construction has completed the £16 million build of Milltimber Primary School in Aberdeen.
The school officially opened its doors to pupils and staff this...
531-bed Glasgow city centre student complex poised for approval
PLANS for a 531-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Glasgow City Centre look set to be approved.
Glasgow City Council has ‘minded to grant’...
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...
Dunfermline fit-out specialist lands key role at £68m campus
DUNFERMLINE-based fit-out specialist Deanestor has been awarded a contract by Morrison Construction worth over £1 million to manufacture and install the fixed furniture for...
School building has ‘significant’ and ‘high-risk’ backlog of maintenance issues
DUMFRIES and Galloway Council has released a report detailing the final elements of their Dumfries learning town programme (DLT).
Phase one of the programme was...
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,...
Consultation event to feature presentations on proposed Nairn Academy redevelopment
REPRESENTATIVES from contractor Balfour Beatty will be in attendance at a pre-application consultation event on the proposed redevelopment of Nairn Academy.
The in-person event on...
Moray school closes following RAAC risk update
A Moray school found to contain RAAC has temporarily closed after remedial work indicated the concrete presents a 'higher level of risk' than first...
‘Impressive progress’ hailed at Monifieth Learning Campus
THE leader of Angus Council has visited the site of the new Monifieth Learning Campus to see the progress made on the £66.5 million...
Newly refurbished school ready for pupils in Grantown
STAFF and pupils at Grantown Primary School are celebrating the completion of works at their newly refurbished school.
The Highland Council project was led by...
