Build of £31.5m education facility underway in Bishopbriggs
MORGAN Sindall Construction has commenced work on the £31.5 million build of Balmuildy Primary School and Early Years Centre in Bishopbriggs.
The East Dunbartonshire Council...
Plans launched for build of ‘state-of-the-art’ Scottish Borders school
PLANS have been unveiled to replace the existing Galashiels Academy with a 'state-of-the-art' modern community campus learning facility.
Launched by the Scottish Borders Council, proposals...
Maxi starts work on first CCS framework contract for West Lothian College
MAXI Construction has commenced work on a mezzanine level extension to the existing Skills Centre for West Lothian College in Livingston.
It is the firm's...
Outdoor learning gives children a healthy view of the world
By Kath MacTaggart, a landscape architect at BDP Glasgow studio
RAISED in the rural south west of Scotland, I remember only too well wet playtimes...
Placing learners at heart of school builds is key
CARBON and quality are two of the main considerations when it comes to building modern schools in Scotland, according to Craig Bridges, strategic business...
Developer shares vision for Paisley Grammar site
NIXON, the preferred bidder for the sale of the former Paisley Grammar Secondary School, has been sharing its proposals for the site with local...
Deanestor lands £3.8m fit-out contract for new £100m Dundee campus
DUNFERMLINE-based Deanestor has landed a £3.8 million furniture and fit-out contract for the new East End Community Campus in Dundee.
The deal marks the 13th...
Two Glasgow schools set for £8m upgrades
AROUND £8 million is to be spent on the upgrade of two Glasgow schools, the city's council has announced.
St Paul's High School and Carntyne...
Kier begins build of new Girvan school
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held to mark the commencement of works on the new Girvan Primary School and Early Years Centre.
Pupils and school...
Plans approved for new Girvan primary school
CONSTRUCTION work is expected to start on the new Sacred Heart Primary School in Girvan this May, South Ayrshire Council has revealed.
Planning permission has...
Landmark passivhaus nursery to be built in West Lothian
SCOTLAND'S first public passivhaus nursery has moved a step closer after contract close on the project was achieved.
The facility will be built in Blackridge, West...
Half of Scotland’s local authorities identify RAAC in schools
INSPECTIONS have shown that there are 16 council areas in Scotland which have identified schools as containing reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
The Scottish Government...
Major milestone for £28m Castlebrae Community Campus
A crucial milestone has been reached in the construction of the new £28 million Castlebrae Community Campus in Craigmillar.
City of Edinburgh Council depute leader, Cammy...
Edinburgh Futures Institute restoration offers hope for bright future
UKRAINIAN refugees who were given an opportunity to work on the restoration of the 19th century Edinburgh Futures Institute by Balfour Beatty are now employed...
Green light for Scotland’s first net zero college building
THE Scottish Government has approved plans for the build of the first net zero tertiary education building in the country.
Scottish ministers have agreed to...
Modular solutions offer public sector efficiencies
A modular construction expert with almost 40 years’ experience, named as Northern Ireland’s second fastest growing company in 2025, has revealed its ambitions to...
Robertson looks to replicate success on University of Glasgow framework
THE University of Glasgow has reappointed Robertson Construction Central West to its construction framework agreement for a third consecutive time.
The firm's appointment to Lot...
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...
Moray school closes following RAAC risk update
A Moray school found to contain RAAC has temporarily closed after remedial work indicated the concrete presents a 'higher level of risk' than first...
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...
