Robertson to build new £12.5m Irvine school

ROBERTSON Construction Central West has been appointed as the preferred Tier 1 Contractor by hub South West for a new £12.5 million primary school...

University names new £60m learning hub after inspirational women

THE University of Strathclyde is to name its new £60 million learning hub after three inspirational women. Sitting at the heart of the Rottenrow Campus...

Flagship college project becomes local landmark

A further education facility at London South Bank Technical College, delivered by architecture firm Holmes Miller, was officially opened last week by education secretary...

University of Glasgow officially opens new £50m facility

THE University of Glasgow has officially opened the Clarice Pears Building at its Gilmorehill campus in the city's west end. The £50 million facility, which...

Robertson begins build of £9m life sciences innovation centre in Highlands

ROBERTSON Construction Northern has commenced work on the build of a £9 million life sciences innovation centre at Inverness Campus. Designed by Austin-Smith:Lord, the 2,500...

Milestone reached in plans to deliver new primary school in East Calder

CONTRACT close has been achieved for the build of a new primary school in East Calder. Construction will begin next month on the £18.3 million...

Historic Aberfoyle Primary set for refurbishment works

AKP has been named principal contractor for the £1.2 million refurbishment of Aberfoyle Primary School. The firm revealed it has been tasked with creating a...

Moray aims for targeted approach in £300m school scheme

A series of drop-in sessions are to take place in Moray, as the area's council looks to ensure its £300 million learning estate strategy...

Major milestone reached on build of 604-bed Edinburgh student scheme

MCALEER & Rushe has marked the topping out of the Mantle Yard purpose-built student accommodation scheme on Edinburgh's Baltic Street. The milestone was celebrated on...

New £40.9m Boclair Academy officially opened in Bearsden

AN official opening ceremony has been held after work was completed on the build of the new £40.9 million Boclair Academy in Bearsden. Wates Construction...

£3.5m Gourock Primary extension complete

A £3.5 million extension of Gourock Primary School has been completed. The extension was delivered by main contractor WH Kirkwood. The project team included architects...

RJ McLeod to deliver enabling works on Ardrossan Community Campus project

NORTH Ayrshire Council has appointed RJ McLeod to carry out enabling works on the build of the new Ardrossan Community Campus. Enabling works at the...

Outdoor learning gives children a healthy view of the world

By Kath MacTaggart, a landscape architect at BDP Glasgow studio RAISED in the rural south west of Scotland, I remember only too well wet playtimes...
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Robertson completes £29m build of new Aberdeen school

THE keys to New Riverbank School have been handed over to Aberdeen City Council following the completion of construction work. Robertson Construction Eastern was the...
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GRAHAM completes £38 million PBSA development in Glasgow

GRAHAM has completed the build of a 321-apartment purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Glasgow ahead of the new academic year. The £38 million St...

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...
Michael Ross

Building a stronger Scotland through education

By Michael Ross, chief executive of hub South West Scotland In an ever-changing world, one constant remains - the power of education. It is the...

Study shows Scotland leads the way on education and hospitality construction projects

THE March Super Sectors report from Barbour ABI has revealed the pipeline for Scotland’s education and hospitality construction sectors is the healthiest in the...

Sustainable and placemaking principles to the fore at new £16m Aberdeen primary school

  CONSTRUCTION of the £16 million Scott Brownrigg-designed Milltimber Primary School in Aberdeen has been completed. Designed for Aberdeen City Council, the new facility, built by...
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Build of £2.3m Dumfries tennis facility reaches halfway point

THE build of a £2.3 million three-court tennis centre in Dumfries has reached the halfway stage. Ashleigh (Scotland) began work on the Transforming Scotland's Indoor...