Plans for Elgin High School extension scrapped
PLANS to build an extension to Elgin High School have been ditched in favour of an internal repurposing project.
The proposed extension, which was first...
New Fife College campus set to to meet Scottish Government carbon targets
FIFE College’s new campus in Dunfermline is using a unique steel/timber construction making it on course to meet Scottish Government carbon targets.
The learning institute...
Praise for Edinburgh Innovation Hub contractor
HERON Bros has been hailed for the speed at which it is constructing the new Edinburgh Innovation Hub.
Being delivered in a partnership between East...
University of Glasgow names new £116m building after two graduates
THE University of Glasgow has announced that its £116 million Advanced Research Centre (ARC) is to be named after two graduates.
Former students John Shaw...
Predictive weather systems installed at Glasgow nurseries to mitigate effects of climate change
SMART water systems have been installed at two new-build nursery schools in Glasgow in a bid to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Likened to...
Well designed school buildings bring range of learning benefits
Construction consultancy Thomas & Adamson is currently working on several high-profile education projects in Scotland. Ally Borthwick, associate director, told Project Scotland about the...
New Dunfermline City Campus meets carbon targets
FIFE College's new Dunfermline City Campus has passed an independent verification of the embodied and whole-life carbon assessments for the three new buildings on...
Robertson completes build of £35m university teaching hub
ROBERTSON Construction Eastern has completed the £35 million build of the University of Aberdeen's new science teaching hub.
The learning institute said the new facility...
Major repair works required at Maddiston Primary School
FALKIRK Council is to consider a report outlining a proposed approach to identifying a contractor to carry out major repair works at Maddiston Primary...
Plans unveiled for high school build at University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus
PLANS have been announced for the build of a Passivhaus high school within the University of Edinburgh's Easter Bush Campus.
Unveiled by Midlothian Council, the...
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...
Clark Contracts shortlisted for two Learning Places Scotland Awards
CLARK Contracts has been nominated for two awards at the Learning Places Awards, which will be held at the Hilton Glasgow in November 2024.
The...
Moray Council announces plans for build of new Forres Academy
MORAY Council has announced that it is to move forward with the build of a new Forres Academy.
The local authority said it aims to...
Over 100 local firms attend Ardrossan Campus meet the buyer event
OVER 100 local firms attended a recent meet the buyer event to find out about opportunities on the build of the new Ardrossan Campus.
Main...
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...
Maxi appointed to fourth West Lothian College project in two years
MAXI Construction has secured a contract to provide alteration works to two buildings within West Lothian College in Livingston.
This marks the contractor's fourth project...
Paisley Central Library takes home silver at prestigious Scottish Design Awards
RENFREWSHIRE Council has told of its delight at Paisley Central Library being recognised for its innovative design after taking home silver in the regeneration category...
Eco-friendly annexe constructed at Renfrewshire childcare centre
A social enterprise offering childcare support for families in Linwood and Johnstone is celebrating the completion of a new eco-friendly annexe, funded in part...
Study shows Scotland leads the way on education and hospitality construction projects
THE March Super Sectors report from Barbour ABI has revealed the pipeline for Scotland’s education and hospitality construction sectors is the healthiest in the...
Procast lands Cleland school extension project
PROCAST has revealed it has been awarded a £490,00 contract to construct and fit-out an extension to a primary school in Lanarkshire.
The five-month makeover...
