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...
University of Glasgow names new £116m building after two graduates
THE University of Glasgow has announced that its £116 million Advanced Research Centre (ARC) is to be named after two graduates.
Former students John Shaw...
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...
Green light for new Passivhaus community campus in Faifley
PLANNING permission has been granted for a new community campus in Faifley, West Dunbartonshire that will bring together two primary schools, a nursery and...
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...
Fleming Buildings appointed to four early years projects in Renfrewshire
RENFREWSHIRE Council has appointed Lenzie-based Fleming Buildings to deliver design and build contracts for four early learning and childcare centres.
The four centres will provide...
Predictive weather systems installed at Glasgow nurseries to mitigate effects of climate change
SMART water systems have been installed at two new-build nursery schools in Glasgow in a bid to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Likened to...
M&E works help to modernise historic Edinburgh boarding school
A mechanical & electrical (M&E) services package from Arc-Tech (Scotland) has helped to modernise facilities at an Edinburgh boarding school.
Merchiston Castle School in Colinton...
Works progressing on £15m Livingston school build
THE majority of external works are now complete on the build of the new £15 million Beatlie School Campus in Livingston.
Most internal works are...
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...
Practice celebrates double triumph at education awards ceremony
BDP is celebrating after landing two awards and a double commendation at the Learning Places Scotland Awards in Glasgow.
The awards celebrate outstanding projects that...
Build of £38m Glasgow student apartment project set for completion in summer 2026
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THE £38 million build of St Vincent Studios in Glasgow is on schedule for completion in summer 2026, the developers have said.
The news comes...
Cruden installs outdoor play trail at Port Glasgow school
CRUDEN Building has donated and installed an outdoor play trail to benefit pupils at Craigmarloch School in Port Glasgow.
The school is located close to...
New primary school has sustainability ‘at its core’
THE new Canaan Lane Primary School in Edinburgh opened for the new term to help ease overcrowding in the neighbouring South Morningside Primary School.
Catering...
Build of life sciences innovation hub in Dundee receives £8m boost
SCOTTISH Enterprise has committed £8 million to the University of Dundee's build of a life sciences innovation hub.
The new £40 million facility, which is...
Maxi secures contract at Livingston campus
MAXI Construction has been awarded a contract by West Lothian Council for Phase 3 and 4 works at Ogilvie School Campus in Livingston.
The works...
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...
Edinburgh eyes build of dedicated Gaelic secondary school
DISCUSSIONS are being held in Edinburgh on the expansion of Gaelic secondary education in the capital through the build of a dedicated school.
A consultation...
Scottish Government education chiefs see progress of Fife College’s new Dunfermline Campus
FIFE College recently welcomed Scotland's education secretary Jenny Gilruth MSP and minister for higher and further education, Graeme Dey MSP, to the site of...
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....
