Construction begins on £20 million Chryston community hub
WORK has started on a £20 million community hub in Chryston, which has been tipped to deliver a modern learning environment and 'state-of-the-art' health...
Planning approval for Passivhaus primary school in Irvine
PLANS have been approved for a new primary school at Montgomerie Park, Irvine, which will be built to Passivhaus standards.
The facility will comprise 12...
Contract Close achieved for three new Winchburgh schools
CONTRACT Close has been achieved for a new primary and two new secondary schools in Winchburgh.
Contract Close occurs when parties reach agreement on all documentation...
A Swift solution for larger projects
WERNICK Buildings is heavily targeting the education sector with a modular system designed for larger projects. The firm’s Swiftplan product can deliver multi-storey solutions...
Robertson starts work on gene therapy innovation centre
ROBERTSON Construction has started work on a new gene therapy innovation centre, which will bring together a range of specialists to enable academic-led clinical...
Plans launched for 1,135-bed development in Glasgow city centre
PLANS have been launched by Downing for the build of a 1,135-bed mixed-use development by the River Clyde in Glasgow.
Formerly the headquarters of the...
Build of Ardrossan Campus to Passivhaus standard proves too costly
RISING costs and supply challenges have meant the new Ardrossan Campus will no longer be built to Passivhaus standard, North Ayrshire Council has said.
However,...
Work underway on build of student accommodation in Glasgow
WORK is underway on the build of iQ Student Accommodation's latest purpose built student accommodation development in Glasgow city centre.
Located at 225 Bath Street,...
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...
Plans approved for 410-bed student complex in Glasgow’s Anderston area
GRAHAM Investment Projects has secured planning consent from Glasgow City Council to deliver a 410-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in the city’s Anderston...
Collaborative approach brings benefits on £2.5m Heriot-Watt University project
AN associate professor at Heriot-Watt University has revealed he is relishing the collaborative approach being taken with contractors on the learning institute’s £2.5 million...
Milestone reached on £53m delivery of new Dumfries High School
CONTRACT close has been achieved on the £53 million project to build the new Dumfries High School.
Designed by Ryder Architecture, the new school will...
Stirling University set for build of ‘world class’ facility featuring tropical aquarium
PLANS have been approved for the £17 million build of a 'world class' aquaculture research facility at the University of Stirling.
The National Aquaculture Technology...
Construction complete at 551-unit Glasgow PBSA development
GRAHAM has completed the build of a 551-unit purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on Bath Street in Glasgow city centre ahead of the new...
University of Glasgow announces contractors on £250m framework
THE University of Glasgow has named the contractors on its £250 million construction and maintenance framework.
Robertson, Morgan Sindall, Sir Robert McAlpine, Morrison and McLaughlin &...
Landmark Scottish Passivhaus school is outperforming targets
Edinburgh-based architect Architype is working on a number of Passivhaus schools, including the recently completed Riverside Primary, the first Passivhaus certified school in Scotland....
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...
Glasgow’s Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery to be revamped
A £249,000 grant is to allow The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery at the University of Glasgow to carry out a 'crucial' scoping project...
Construction work gathers pace on Bluebell House learning facility
CONSTRUCTION work is progressing on a project to deliver a new learning facility for young people with additional support needs on the grounds of...
Praise for Edinburgh Innovation Hub contractor
HERON Bros has been hailed for the speed at which it is constructing the new Edinburgh Innovation Hub.
Being delivered in a partnership between East...
