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...
Dalkeith school scheme marks GBSS’ largest contract to date
GBSS Civil Engineering has commenced work on delivering groundworks and civil engineering at the site of the new £41.8 million Mayfield Primary School in...
Search for Mackintosh Building rebuild architect to be reviewed after ‘technical error’
THE procurement exercise for the architect-led design team for the reinstatement of Glasgow's fire-damaged Mackintosh Building has closed without an appointment being made.
It comes...
University of Strathclyde to transform former union into £30m learning hub
THE University of Strathclyde's former Student Union building on Glasgow's John Street is to be transformed into a new learning hub in a £30...
Plans unveiled for new community sports facility at Bo’ness Academy
A new community wing has been proposed for Bo'ness Academy to improve the school's sports offering.
The facility would feature a 250m² gym with over...
Fit for purpose: the latest trends in education sector
Ramsay McDonald, MD of education furniture and fit-out specialists Deanestor Scotland, tells Gary Moug about the challenges of fitting out modern schools to help...
Build of new childcare facility complete in Inverness
MORGAN Sindall has completed works on the build of a childcare building at Hilton Primary School in Inverness.
The purpose-built facility has capacity for 129...
Landmark Edinburgh primary school promotes outdoor learning
MORGAN Sindall Construction has completed work at Edinburgh's first brand new primary school for a generation.
The 420-capacity Frogston Primary in the south east of...
RAAC repairs at Forres Academy estimated to hit £624,000
WORK costs relating to the discovery of RAAC at Forres Academy are expected to reach £624,000, Moray Council has said.
The local authority is currently...
Rise in UK education construction contracts following RAAC issues
SPENDING on UK infrastructure fell back 39% to £1.2 billion in August, although contract awards overall remained 'relatively healthy' for the second month in...
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...
Youngsters help with build of £1.8m Highland learning campus
A £1.8 million learning campus being built in the Highlands to equip youngsters with opportunities to remain in the region is delivering already, with...
Plans unveiled for major Passivhaus extension at historic Edinburgh school
PLANS have been launched for the second phase of development at Trinity Academy in the north of Edinburgh.
Both phases were designed by Holmes Miller,...
Plans approved for refurbishment of Edinburgh College of Art
PLANNING consent has been granted for a campus-wide development plan to 'consolidate and improve' the Edinburgh College of Art (ECA)'s existing estate.
The HawkinsBrown-designed scheme...
Contractor appointed for build of ‘state-of-the-art’ campus in Scottish Borders
MORRISON Construction has been appointed to deliver an education, medical, and community campus in Earlston.
The firm will deliver the building on behalf of the...
New Passivhaus primary school set to open in Irvine
ROBERTSON Construction Central West has completed the new £21 million Montgomerie Park Primary School in Irvine for North Ayrshire Council.
The facility - the 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...
Innovative school opts for aluminium systems
METAL Technology’s architectural aluminium systems were specified at Bertha Park High School in Perth, which is one of the most advanced schools around due...
Dunfermline furniture and fit-out specialist lands £1.5m Chryston community hub contract
DUNFERMLINE-based Deanestor has revealed it has been awarded its second contract this year for North Lanarkshire Council.
The latest project is to provide furniture and...
Nursery building complete at Arisaig Primary
CONSTRUCTION is complete on a new nursery building at Arisaig Primary School. The project was delivered by the Highland Council’s in-house property teams with...
