Scotland’s Passivhaus schools teach construction industry important lessons
By Sarah Lewis, research & policy director, Passivhaus Trust
THERE are estimated to be 35 Passivhaus schools currently underway or in the pipeline in Scotland....
Build of Cumbernauld Academy & Community Theatre scoops national award
A major educational construction project overseen by hub South West on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council and constructed by Morrison Construction has won a...
Work progresses on £47m Wallyford Learning Campus build
WORK on the £47 million Wallyford Learning Campus is progressing, East Lothian Council has said.
Morrison Construction and hub South East are leading works on...
Robertson delivers University of Edinburgh’s 4D Cellular Medicine Building
ROBERTSON Construction Central East has completed the £12 million 4D Cellular Medicine Building that will support cancer and health research for the University of...
University of St Andrews launches revised accommodation plans
THE University of St Andrews is to submit new plans for the build of a multi-million pound student residence after the pandemic, global economic...
‘Complex’ roofing system at Edinburgh student site earns award recognition
CARLISLE Construction Materials has expressed its delight after project partner Site Group won the Green Roofing category at the 2025 NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards.
The...
Views sought on design proposals for new Monifieth Learning Campus
THE team delivering the new Monifieth Learning Campus is seeking views regarding the pre-planning application design proposals.
Angus Council revealed the design reflects the outcomes...
‘Living lab’ paves the way for sustainability engineers of the future
KNAUF Insulation has revealed how its products were used in the bespoke, timber frame wall panels for the New Model Institute for Technology and...
Build of Ardrossan Community Campus begins
MORGAN Sindall Construction has commenced the build of the Ardrossan Community Campus on behalf of North Ayrshire Council.
Designed by JM Architects, the new campus...
University of Strathclyde helps rebuild Nepali school
STAFF and students of the University of Strathclyde have helped rebuild a Nepali school that was destroyed by an earthquake and flooding in 2017.
A...
Two BDP projects nominated in national retrofit competition
TWO BDP-designed education projects - Ayr Grammar Campus and the University of Strathclyde Learning and Teaching Project - have been shortlisted in the annual...
Work underway on build of £19.95m Wishaw education facility
BAM Construction has started work on the build of a new £19.95 million community hub and family learning centre in Wishaw.
The facility will provide...
Work starts on North Lanarkshire school extension
BAM Construction has commenced work on the extension of Chryston High School in North Lanarkshire.
Hub South West will deliver the project on behalf of...
Morgan Sindall appointed to deliver two more Edinburgh schools
MORGAN Sindall Construction has started work on two new integrated primary and early years schools projects for The City of Edinburgh Council worth a...
Milestone reached in build of North Ayrshire’s first Passivhaus school
THE construction of North Ayrshire's 'most eco-friendly' school has reached a major milestone.
A topping out ceremony was held at Montgomerie Park Primary School yesterday...
Aberdeen to prioritise improving existing schools over new builds
ABERDEEN is to concentrate on improving existing schools before considering building new schools, the city's council has announced.
It comes as part of an approved...
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...
Maxi to engage in redevelopment works at former Abington primary
MAXI Construction has been awarded a contract from South Lanarkshire Council for redevelopment works to the former Abington Primary School.
The project will create a...
University of St Andrews opens ‘pioneering’ affordable housing development
WORK has been completed on the build of a 'pioneering' new affordable housing development for postgraduate students and staff at the University of St...
Pupils move into new £60m Maybole Community Campus
PUPILS have entered the new £60 million Maybole Community Campus for the very first time.
The campus, which incorporates a new Carrick Academy, Culzean Primary...
