Aberdeen school

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...

Maxi secures contract at Livingston campus

MAXI Construction has been awarded a contract by West Lothian Council for Phase 3 and 4 works at Ogilvie School Campus in Livingston. The works...
Bunkabin at ScotPlant

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...
School

Green light for North Lanarkshire school plans

PLANS have been approved for the extension and remodelling of Chryston High School and build of a new St Stephen's Community Hub in North...

Education secretary sees progress of new £80m Perth High School

CONSTRUCTION work is progressing at the new £80 million Perth High School, which is being built to Passivhaus standards. The Scottish Government’s education secretary, Jenny...

Edinburgh’s Old Royal Infirmary building reopens following transformation

THE doors to Edinburgh's transformed and revitalised Old Royal Infirmary building have officially opened. Built in 1879, the city landmark housed the capital's main hospital...

Newly refurbished school ready for pupils in Grantown

STAFF and pupils at Grantown Primary School are celebrating the completion of works at their newly refurbished school. The Highland Council project was led by...
Usher Building

McLaughlin & Harvey completes construction of ‘world class’ Usher Building in Edinburgh

MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has completed the construction of the Usher Building, a major addition to the health innovation district of Edinburgh BioQuarter. The research, workplace...

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...

Early engagement key to future-proofing buildings

By Andrew Thornton, associate director, Thomas & Adamson THE roll out of free early years childcare across Scotland, alongside a rising population and ageing portfolio,...

Dundee eyes further investment in schools

OVER £3.5 million has been spent on improving Dundee schools in 2024/25 with another £2.1 million proposed for 2025/26, the city's council has revealed. Upgrades...
Lower Gilmore Place

Work starts on second phase of Fountainbridge student complex

MAIN contractor Thomas Johnstone Ltd (TJL) has started construction on the second phase of the Lower Gilmore Place purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in...

Green light for build of £50m community campus in South Ayrshire town

PLANNING permission has been granted for the build of the £50 million community campus in Maybole. It is South Ayrshire Council's biggest ever investment in...

Plans approved for new £60m University of St Andrews building

PLANS have been approved for the University of St Andrews' £60 million build of its Digital Nexus building. The purpose-built facility will be the heart...
Aberdeen from above

Aberdeen school build to progress at ‘much lower’ cost following re-tender

ROBERTSON Construction Group has secured the contract to build Aberdeen's replacement Riverbank School in Tillydrone. It comes following a decision taken at an Aberdeen City...
Artist's impression of development

Glasgow developer secures £18.8m funding boost for student accommodation scheme

KELVIN Properties has secured an £18.8 million development facility from Bank of Scotland to fund construction of its first purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme...

Council say settling £6m insurance claim will allow for flexibility in new school decision

COUNCILLORS are being asked to agree to settle a near £6 million insurance claim for the fire-hit Braeview Academy building, Dundee City Council has...
East End Community Campus, Dundee

External air barrier solution earns top marks on Scottish school projects

BLAIRGOWRIE-based Proctor Group has revealed how the firm’s Wraptite external air barrier solution has helped several new Scottish school construction projects to successfully achieve...

Edinburgh primary school set for £2.7m Passivhaus extension

MAXI Construction has been awarded a £2.7 million contract from the City of Edinburgh Council for the design and construction of a new two-storey...

£25m Ayr school officially opened

SCOTLAND'S deputy First Minister John Swinney has officially opened the new Queen Margaret Academy in Ayr. Designed by BDP's Glasgow studio, the facility has been...