Firm helps Glasgow school protect new ducklings from foxes
PORTAKABIN (Scotland) has built a raised duck house for Stepps Primary School after pupils sent a letter to the firm.
The firm is currently part...
Historic Ayr school building refurbished
THE full refurbishment of Ayr Grammar Primary School has been completed with pupils now enjoying the new facilities.
Designed by BDP's Glasgow studio, the restoration...
Timber to take leading role in net zero schools
UK schools reportedly rack up a total energy bill of around £543 million each year, responsible for almost half of local authorities’ carbon emissions....
Robertson completes £29m build of new Aberdeen school
THE keys to New Riverbank School have been handed over to Aberdeen City Council following the completion of construction work.
Robertson Construction Eastern was the...
Ushering in a new era for health innovation
The University of Edinburgh’s Usher Building at the Edinburgh BioQuarter has officially opened. The facility co-locates the Usher Institute alongside other public, private and...
Work to begin on build of centre for disabled youngsters in Inverness
THE Scottish Government has committed up to £1.75 million in funding for the build of a new centre for disabled children and young people...
Edinburgh College decarbonisation plans heat up
EDINBURGH College has teamed up with Vital Energi on a project to decarbonise the heating system at its Midlothian Campus in a bid to...
Pupils bury time capsule at new £42m school
PUPILS have buried a time capsule in the grounds of the new £42 million Lossiemouth High School.
Officially opened in April last year, Balfour Beatty...
Milestone reached in plans to deliver new primary school in East Calder
CONTRACT close has been achieved for the build of a new primary school in East Calder.
Construction will begin next month on the £18.3 million...
Brunstane Primary to benefit from £10 million modernisation project
GRAHAM has been appointed lead contractor on a £10 million project to retrofit the campus at Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh.
The investment is tipped...
In the Mix: Newmains & St Brigid’s Community Hub earns another design award
A new community hub in North Lanarkshire has secured a top design award after winning the public and cultural building prize at the national...
BAM completes build of new £50m Fife school
FIFE Council has officially taken ownership of Madras College in St Andrews, after BAM Construction completed work on the new £50 million school.
Construction first...
Construction business appoints national education director
TILBURY Douglas has appointed Ben Hull as national education director.
He has more than 20 years' experience within Tilbury Douglas, most recently as regional design...
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...
Falkirk plans creation of £4m Skills Transition Centre
THE full business case for the development of a new £4 million Skills Transition Centre at the Forth Valley College Falkirk Campus is ready...
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,...
Work starts on North Lanarkshire school extension
BAM Construction has commenced work on the extension of Chryston High School in North Lanarkshire.
Hub South West will deliver the project on behalf of...
Joint venture tipped to improve quality of Scottish school windows
WINDOWS manufacturer NorDan UK has teamed up with window control specialists Kilpatrick Blane Services to launch The Centre of Excellence for Schools.
The joint venture...
Morrison Construction to build new Winchburgh school
MORRISON Construction is to lead the build of a proposed new primary school in Winchburgh.
West Lothian Council has validated an application for the new...
Local firm to carry out £1.7m works on West Lothian schools
TWO West Lothian schools are to benefit from major improvement works in a £1.7 million renovation and extension programme.
Kirkhill Primary in Broxburn will see...























