Build of £34m St Stephen’s Community Hub in Coatbridge on track
THE £34 million build of the new St Stephen's Community Hub in Coatbridge is making good progress and is on track to open later...
M&E specialist goes for top marks in education projects
M&E contractor Arc-Tech (Scotland) has revealed its role in the latest phase of Inverclyde Council’s educational improvement programme.
The firm undertook works on behalf of...
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...
Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of work at 262-bed PBSA Glasgow site
A groundbreaking ceremony has marked the start of construction work at Alumno's new 262-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on St George’s Road in...
First of six nurseries in £28m project opens in East Renfrewshire
THE first nursery facility to be completed as part of East Renfrewshire Council's £28 million investment in increased free childcare has opened.
Crookfur Family Centre...
Closing date set for ‘significant’ development site in St Andrews
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has announced it has set a closing date of midday on December 3, 2020 for the sale of Scottish comprehensive secondary...
Council outlines plan to invest £8.8m in school building improvements
MORAY Council has set out its plan to invest £8.8 million in improving its school buildings in the next financial year.
Almost £5 million of...
BAM Construction to begin build of new Peebles High School this year
PLANS have been approved for the build of a 'state-of-the-art' campus in Peebles to replace the town's existing high school with was seriously damaged...
Glasgow School of Art plans receive RIAS and RIBA backing
PLANS by the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) to secure a long-term and sustainable future for its Mackintosh Building have been backed by the...
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...
University officially opens £118m ‘flagship’ research facility
THE University of Glasgow's new £118 million 'flagship' research facility has been officially opened by Nobel prize winning chemist, Professor Sir David MacMillan.
Built by...
Local youth group benefits from Easthouses Primary School project
A community benefits initiative delivered as part of the build of the new Easthouses Primary School in Midlothian has seen furniture donated to a...
Highland Council warns school estate challenge ‘too great’ to manage on its own
THE leader of the Highland Council has warned that the 'scale of the challenge' relating to its school estate is 'too great' for the...
Build of new Stirling primary school to begin
GROUND is to be broken on the build of a new primary school in Stirling over the coming weeks.
Work on the South Stirling Gateway...
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,...
East Renfrewshire Council announces next stage of Neilston school transformation
RESIDENTS are being asked to help shape plans for a new learning campus in Neilston, which will locate Neilston and St Thomas' primaries on...
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...
Build of £47.2m East Lothian learning campus to get underway
WORK is set to get underway on the build of a £47.2 million secondary learning facility in East Lothian.
hub South East Scotland is to...
Morrison Construction to build new £17.5m West Lothian school
PLANS for the build of a new £17.5 million primary school in West Lothian have been given the green light.
Morrison Construction and hub South...
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...
