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Scotland’s first Passivhaus leisure development opens in Blairgowrie

SCOTLAND'S first Passivhaus leisure development has officially been opened in Blairgowrie. Designed by Holmes Miller, the £36 million project was delivered by Hub East Central...

Work to begin on Aberdeen’s first outdoor nursery

PREPARATORY work is to begin later this month (March) on the build of Aberdeen's first outdoor nursery. Robertson Construction Eastern will lead the Aberdeen City...

A wooden future — how timber can aid the learning experience

THE use of timber in the build of schools could bring mental health benefits for pupils as well as environmental gains, an expert has...

Highland firms back build of new school playground

TWO Highland construction firms have joined forces to back the build of a new playground at Milton of Leys Primary School in Inverness. Morrison Construction...
Groundbreaking ceremony at Edinburgh PBSA

Work begins on 191-bed Edinburgh student accommodation complex

A groundbreaking ceremony has marked the start of construction of a new 191-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Edinburgh. Student housing developer Alumno and private...
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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...

Moray Council eyes new secondary schools in Forres and Buckie

HUB North Scotland has been appointed by Moray Council to carry out feasibility studies and develop concept design briefs for proposed new secondary schools...
Easthouses Primary School

Construction of Easthouses Primary complete ahead of the new school year

CONSTRUCTION of the new Easthouses Primary School in Midlothian has been completed on time and on budget. The school was handed over to Midlothian Council...
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Hub Scotland education infrastructure success highlighted on eve of Glasgow event

ON the eve of this year’s Learning Places Scotland and EdTech conference and exhibition, it has been revealed that the national hub programme is...

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...

City of Edinburgh Council calls for full RAAC funding from Scottish Government

THE leader of the City of Edinburgh Council has called on the Scottish Government to fully fund the costs of work linked to reinforced...

Aberdeen agriculture teaching facilities in £1m boost

NEARLY £1 million is to be invested in agriculture teaching facilities in Aberdeen, Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) has announced. The learning institute said that the...

Work to bring £23m worth of early learning provision in Aberdeen progressing

BUILDING work for new early learning and childcare (ELC) provision is continuing at a good pace in Aberdeen, the city's council has confirmed. By August...
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Build of £34m St Stephen’s Community Hub in Coatbridge on track

THE £34 million build of the new St Stephen's Community Hub in Coatbridge is making good progress and is on track to open later...

Pupils bury time capsule at new £42m school

PUPILS have buried a time capsule in the grounds of the new £42 million Lossiemouth High School. Officially opened in April last year, Balfour Beatty...

Canadian-based firm to design £33m aviation college in Moray

TORONTO-headquartered architectural firm NORR has been appointed to design a new £33 million Moray Aerospace, Advanced Technology and Innovation Campus (MAATIC). The campus will be...

Award winner hailed for going ‘above and beyond’ on school build

HUB South East Scotland's project director has scooped the Contribution to a Project award at the CN & NCE Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering Awards. Eileen...

University to name wings of flagship £60m learning hub after inspirational women

THE University of Strathclyde is to name the two wings of its new £60 million campus building after inspirational women. The flagship learning hub was...

New North Lanarkshire school wins two prestigious awards

AN £18 million primary school in North Lanarkshire has scooped two prestigious awards for architecture. Newmains and St Brigid’s Community Hub has been awarded the...

Virtual events discuss opportunities for firms on North Lanarkshire school projects

HUB South West has held two virtual Meet the Buyer events, focused on upcoming North Lanarkshire projects. The organisation's Tier 1 contractors engaged with local...