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Clark Contracts delivers four University of Glasgow projects

CLARK Contracts has completed four projects for the University of Glasgow ranging in value from £200,000 to £2 million. Two laboratory refurbishments have been delivered,...

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...

Design proposals unveiled for Brae High School

A 12-week consultation period is to begin on plans for the build of the new Brae High School in Shetland. Consultations will be led by...

Fife College’s new Dunfermline Campus to provide major boost for local apprentices

FIFE College has delivered a boost for local apprentices following a pledge from construction partner Balfour Beatty to offer over 200 weeks of work...

CICV Forum suggests ‘practical proposals’ to help schools safely reopen

THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has proposed a series of measures to help safely reopen schools across the country. The body has written to Kevin...

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...

Edinburgh set for build of Scotland’s first Passivhaus high school

PLANNING permission has been granted for the build of the new Currie Community High School in Edinburgh. The campus will be the first Passivhaus-designed high...
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531-bed Glasgow city centre student complex poised for approval

PLANS for a 531-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Glasgow City Centre look set to be approved. Glasgow City Council has ‘minded to grant’...

Work resumes to convert former Shakespeare Street school building

WORK on the third and final stage of a new residential development close to Glasgow’s west end has resumed, which is set to preserve...

Prestwick North Educational Campus wins top award

PRESTWICK North Educational Campus has come first place in the Pupil/Student Experience category at the Learning Places Scotland Awards 2023. The project team for the...

Good ventilation takes on extra air of importance in education buildings

From removing pollutants to boosting concentration levels, improving indoor air quality is one of the most important considerations when creating educational facilities that are...

BAM Construction begins work on new £7m West Lothian school

BAM Construction has commenced work on the build of a new school in West Lothian for secondary pupils with additional support needs. The new Cedarbank...

Riverside Primary School wins prestigious award

RIVERSIDE Primary School in Perth has won a prestigious award for its innovative environmentally friendly design. The school scooped the Innovation in Delivering a Sustainable Learning...

Lanarkshire nursery projects are child’s play for Morgan Sindall

MORGAN Sindall Construction has announced it has started work on two early years nurseries worth a combined total of £4 million for North Lanarkshire...

Moray’s £300m learning estate strategy approved

MORAY's £300 million learning estate strategy has been approved by councillors following a consultation with constituents. The local authority said that the new strategy allows...
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Build of £88m Passivhaus school underway in Fife

A groundbreaking ceremony has been held at the site of the build of the new South West Fife High School. The £88 million school, which...
Fife College, Balfour Beatty packaging innovation

Balfour Beatty earns top marks for packaging innovation at Fife College site

CONSTRUCTION giant Balfour Beatty has been pioneering an innovative packaging solution at its project to build a new facility for Fife College at Dunfermline...

Plans launched for build of new Nairn Academy

A planning application has been launched for the demolition of Nairn Academy and build of a new secondary school in its place alongside a...

Steel framework completed at new £40.9m Boclair Academy

THE final bolts have been tightened on the steel framework for the new £40.9 million Boclair Academy in Bearsden. Head teacher Douglas Brown was on...

Dunfermline fit-out specialist lands key role at £68m campus

DUNFERMLINE-based fit-out specialist Deanestor has been awarded a contract by Morrison Construction worth over £1 million to manufacture and install the fixed furniture for...