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...
Edinburgh College decarbonisation plans heat up
EDINBURGH College has teamed up with Vital Energi on a project to decarbonise the heating system at its Midlothian Campus in a bid to...
Robertson begins QMRI refurbishment works in Edinburgh
ROBERTSON Construction Central East has started alteration and refurbishment works on the University of Edinburgh’s Queen’s Medical Research Institute (QMRI), which will see the...
Plans launched for build of intergenerational building in Edinburgh
A planning application by Collective Architecture on behalf of The City of Edinburgh Council has been submitted for the first phase of a new...
Over £200m to be spent on improving Aberdeen’s school estate
OVER £200 million is to be spent on growing and renewing Aberdeen's school estate over the next five years, the city's council has announced.
The...
Building services provider strengthens education portfolio
BUILDING services specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) has announced an expansion of its portfolio of projects in the education sector with the company's latest completions in...
A sustainable future for post-war buildings
By Martin Jarvie, architect associate with BDP (Building Design Partnership)
WE are in the middle of a renaissance for Scotland’s post-war buildings. As designers, we...
Moray Council announces plans for build of new Forres Academy
MORAY Council has announced that it is to move forward with the build of a new Forres Academy.
The local authority said it aims to...
Heriot-Watt University eyes build of £35m Centre for Sustainable Brewing and Distilling
HERIOT-Watt University is looking to raise £35 million to realise its vision of building a new Centre for Sustainable Brewing and Distilling (CSVD).
The facility...
‘Remarkable progress’ celebrated on build of new Monifieth Learning Campus
A topping out ceremony has been held to mark a major milestone in the construction of the new £66.5 million Monifieth Learning Campus.
The Passivhaus...
Bunkabin eyes Scottish education sector growth
PORTABLE accommodation specialist Bunkabin is manufacturing a further seven of its bespoke diner solutions, after the innovation became the firm’s ‘go-to’ product – with...
Construction firm rebuilds outdoor learning classroom destroyed by fire
CITY Building has started work to rebuild an outdoor learning classroom that was destroyed by a fire at a primary school in the north of...
Project team announced for build of ‘flagship’ Alloa wellbeing hub and school
THE full project team has been announced for the build of a 'highly anticipated' wellbeing hub and school in Alloa.
Robertson Construction Central East has...
BAM completes build of new £50m Fife school
FIFE Council has officially taken ownership of Madras College in St Andrews, after BAM Construction completed work on the new £50 million school.
Construction first...
Kirkcaldy high school set for £4.4m extension
A £4.4 million extension to Viewforth High School in Kirkcaldy has been agreed to by councillors at a meeting of Fife Council's cabinet committee.
Part...
Taking an early lead
WITH over 200 education projects under the firm’s belt, it’s fair to say that Lenzie-based Fleming Buildings has a huge degree of expertise in...
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...
Build of new nursery underway in Aberdeen
MORRISON Construction North has commenced work on the build of a standalone nursery at the site of Ferryhill School in Aberdeen.
Local architect Mackie Ramsay...
CLT brings sustainability benefits to new Aberdeen school
ROBERTSON Construction Eastern has completed work on the £29 million New Riverbank School, built using a cross laminated timber (CLT) frame, in Aberdeen.
The 6,784m²...
Balfour Beatty appointed to build new Dunfermline campus for Fife College
BALFOUR Beatty has been appointed to deliver Fife College's new Dunfermline campus, with preparatory work set to begin next month.
Following Scottish Government approval, the...
