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...
Historic Glasgow building to be revamped into student complex
WORK is underway to transform a B-listed former office block in Glasgow into a 140-room student accommodation complex.
Clark Contracts is delivering the refurbishment at...
New play area opens in East Renfrewshire
A children's play area been created at Fairweather Park in Newton Mearns as part of a wider upgrade to the greenspace.
It features a variety...
Eastwood Leisure Centre and Theatre takes shape
THE steel structure of the new Eastwood Leisure Centre and Theatre facility is now complete.
BAM is leading the build of the £56 million East...
Heriot-Watt University eyes build of £35m Centre for Sustainable Brewing and Distilling
HERIOT-Watt University is looking to raise £35 million to realise its vision of building a new Centre for Sustainable Brewing and Distilling (CSVD).
The facility...
Build of new Fife school expected to get underway in July
THE final business case for a new secondary school in south west Fife has been approved by councillors.
The 'state-of-the-art' school will be built on...
University of Strathclyde to transform former union into £30m learning hub
THE University of Strathclyde's former Student Union building on Glasgow's John Street is to be transformed into a new learning hub in a £30...
Steel framework completed at new £40.9m Boclair Academy
THE final bolts have been tightened on the steel framework for the new £40.9 million Boclair Academy in Bearsden.
Head teacher Douglas Brown was on...
Build of Dunfermline Learning Campus reaches highest point
A topping out ceremony has marked a major milestone in the build of the new Dunfermline Learning Campus.
Pupils helped Scottish Government education secretary Jenny...
Jedburgh Grammar Campus poised to open
THE keys to the new Jedburgh Grammar Campus have been handed over to Scottish Borders Council after hub South East and BAM Construction completed...
Fire-resistant roofing boards utilised at exemplar Rosyth school
THE use of fire-resistant roofing boards from Magply have been utilised on an exemplar Passivhaus school build in Rosyth, Fife.
Magply’s 12mm-thick boards, which meet...
Morrison Construction completes £184,000 nursery refurbishment
CHILDREN have been welcomed back to a Moray nursery following a £184,000 refurbishment of the facility.
The Mortlach Nursery project was led by Morrison Construction,...
Taking an early lead
WITH over 200 education projects under the firm’s belt, it’s fair to say that Lenzie-based Fleming Buildings has a huge degree of expertise in...
‘Stimulating flexible spaces’ at the heart of Maybole Community Campus
THE new Maybole Community Campus in South Ayrshire has officially opened.
The facility was designed by BDP and delivered by hub South West Scotland, with...
Plans approved for new school campus and housing in Aberdour
CALA Homes (East) and Hillside School have received unanimous approval for proposals to deliver a new Additional Support Needs (ASN) campus alongside private and...
Modular building specialist delivers Ayr carbon neutral nursery project
MODULAR building specialist Portakabin (Scotland) has completed a carbon neutral nursery project in Ayr.
The firm was awarded the South Ayrshire Council project just before...
Kier Construction to build new primary school in East Ayrshire
EAST Ayrshire Council has appointed Kier Construction as the preferred contractor for the build of a new primary school at Netherthird.
The local authority said...
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,...
Edinburgh considers build of two new schools
THE City of Edinburgh Council is seeking views on proposals to build two new non-denominational primary schools and nurseries in the city.
A school is...
Education secretary sees progress of new £80m Perth High School
CONSTRUCTION work is progressing at the new £80 million Perth High School, which is being built to Passivhaus standards.
The Scottish Government’s education secretary, Jenny...
