Exterior shot of Usher Building

University of Edinburgh’s Usher Building officially opened

THE University of Edinburgh's Usher Building at the Edinburgh BioQuarter has been officially opened. Designed by architects Hassell, with key engineering by KJ Tait and...
battery-powered pile driving rig

UK’s first fully battery-powered pile driving rig trialled at Ardrossan school site

ROGER Bullivant Limited (RBL) has announced it has trialled the first ever fully battery-powered pile driving rig in the UK at a school site...

GRAHAM re-elected to University of Glasgow framework

GRAHAM has been re-elected to the University of Glasgow framework to deliver projects valued in excess of £7 million over the next six years. Appointed...

UHI Inverness secures location for new Sustainable Construction Centre

UHI Inverness has secured a location for its new Sustainable Construction Centre as part of its ambitious plans to expand its curriculum and campus...
David Robertson, Knight Frank

Beyond the bed count: how to deliver successful PBSA conversion projects

By David Robertson, project management partner at Knight Frank Scotland DEVELOPERS are continuing to look at existing buildings to deliver purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). And...

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...

Construction trade body makes further inroads into the education sector

TRADE association SELECT has announced it has welcomed the University of St Andrews into its membership. One of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world,...

Council to press ahead with Tobermory school build despite inflation pressures

PLANS to deliver a modern 2-18 learning campus at Tobermory on Mull are to resume, Argyll and Bute Council has confirmed. In 2025, work paused...
Crystal High School aerial

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...

Scottish Government following ‘professional advice’ on RAAC issues

SCOTTISH ministers have been reassured that the current guidance of the Institution of Structural Engineers and risk-based approach around Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)...

Plans approved for new Stirling school

PLANS have been approved for the build of a primary school to serve a new housing estate at South Stirling Gateway. The school will be...

New £28m Aberdeen school and community hub officially opens

THE £28 million Greyhope School and Community Hub in the Aberdeen area of Torry has officially opened. Built by Morrison Construction, designed by Halliday Fraser...

Unite Students purchases Glasgow site earmarked for £126m development

UNITE Students has purchased a Glasgow site to build a new £126 million 934-bed development with plans to open it ahead of the 2027/28...
Artist's impression of entrance

Plans approved for Gartcosh shared community hub

PROPOSALS for the creation of a shared community hub in Gartcosh have been granted planning approval. The project will combine the existing Gartcosh Primary School...
Dunfermline Learning Campus complete

Keys to new schools at Dunfermline Learning Campus handed over

FIFE Council has officially taken ownership of the new St Columba's RC High School and Woodmill High School at the Dunfermline Learning Campus. The keys...
St Vincent Street student accommodation

Work begins on 321-apartment student complex in Glasgow city centre

CONSTRUCTION is underway on a new student accommodation project at at 292-298 St Vincent Street in Glasgow city centre. Developer Artisan Real Estate and Homes...

Glasgow School of Art reaffirms commitment to Mackintosh rebuild

THE Glasgow School of Art (GSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the faithful reinstatement of the A-listed Mackintosh Building. A tender is to be issued...
Highlands and Islands Enterprise Inverness Campus

Dundee practice appointed by HIE for Inverness Campus design work

DUNDEE-based architecture practice Andrew Black Design has been appointed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to deliver design and consultancy services for a new...

Scotland’s school buildings in ‘best condition’ since records began

SCHOOL buildings across Scotland are in their best condition since recorded figures began, the Scottish Government has said. It comes following new statistics which revealed...

Tilbury Douglas breaks ground on Mearns Castle High School project

TILBURY Douglas has officially marked the start of work on the refurbishment and extension of Mearns Castle High School in Newton Mearns. The project will...