Education as a building block for community integration
By David Halliday, MD at Halliday Fraser Munro
COMMUNITY plays a major role in all our lives, as has been emphasised during these uncertain times. ...
Abertay University’s main campus buildings undergo £9m renovation
ABERTAY University's main campus buildings have undergone a major renovation to improve thermal efficiency.
It comes as part of an investment by the learning institute...
Morrison Construction to build new £18.5m East Lothian school
MORRISON Construction has been announced as the main contractor on the £18.5 million build of the new Whitecraig Primary School in East Lothian.
Work is...
Cambuslang school set for £4.3m extension
A Cambuslang school is set to have its capacity increased by a third after South Lanarkshire Council announced plans for a £4.39 million extension.
The...
‘Ambitious’ refurb project gives new lease of life to beloved Wishaw facility
HAMILTON-based Procast Group has transformed the Heathery Park Family Learning Centre in Wishaw after completing an 'ambitious' refurbishment project.
The community project was commissioned by...
Education sector gets connected in the capital
ANOTHER successful Education Buildings Scotland exhibition is in the books.
The Edinburgh event for Scotland’s learning estate brought together a wide range of professionals from...
University of St Andrews opens ‘world-leading’ music centre
THE University of St Andrews has officially marked the opening of its 'world-leading' Laidlaw Music Centre.
GRAHAM Construction first commenced work on the build of...
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...
GRAHAM re-elected to University of Glasgow framework
GRAHAM has been re-elected to the University of Glasgow framework to deliver projects valued in excess of £7 million over the next six years.
Appointed...
BAM making ‘excellent’ progress on build of £20m North Lanarkshire community hub
BAM Construction is making 'excellent' progress on the build of a £20 million community hub in North Lanarkshire, the area's council has said.
Due for...
Exemplary learning hub offers inspirational environment for Dunfermline pupils
THE architects behind Scotland’s largest Passivhaus building have been hugely encouraged by the early performance of the facility.
The new Woodmill and St Columba’s RC...
Terms agreed for build of £40.9m school in Bearsden
TERMS have been agreed between the partners involved in the £40.9 million build of the new Boclair Academy in Bearsden.
The agreement was reached between...
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...
Plans approved to revitalise historic core of University of Aberdeen campus
PLANS have been approved to revitalise the historic core of the University of Aberdeen's King's College campus.
Parts of the learning estate were first built...
Contract awarded for £3.6m Orkney primary school project
CASEY Construction has been awarded a £3.6 million contract to extend and refurbish St Andrews Primary School in Orkney.
The project will allow for an...
Consultation events will highlight Glasgow student accommodation plans
TREC Capital Glasgow Limited, a Martley Capital Group company, is inviting members of the local community to two public consultation events regarding proposals for...
‘Groundbreaking’ Passivhaus school project gathers pace
WORK is progressing on a new classroom block on the grounds of Sciennes Primary, which will see it become the first Passivhaus primary school...
Landmark Scottish Passivhaus school is outperforming targets
Edinburgh-based architect Architype is working on a number of Passivhaus schools, including the recently completed Riverside Primary, the first Passivhaus certified school in Scotland....
Work begins on £3.1m learning centre on the outskirts of Edinburgh
THOMAS Johnstone Ltd has broken ground on the new learning centre at Harmeny Education Trust's 35-acre estate.
Designed by Loader Monteith with Studio SJM Architects,...
Robertson completes build of new University of Dundee hub
ROBERTSON Construction Tayside has completed the build of the University of Dundee's Life Sciences Innovation Hub.
The new-build 5,000m2 (54,000ft2 ) facility is designed to...
