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...
Muir Construction to lead £11m build of veterinary facility in Inverness
SCOTLAND'S Rural University College (SRUC) has had £11 million plans for the build of a new Veterinary Innovation Centre in Inverness approved by the...
Firm shortlisted for four gongs at Learning Places Scotland Awards
FOUR Holmes Miller projects have been nominated for honours at the Learning Places Scotland Awards later this month.
Held in partnership with the Scottish Government,...
Minibus donation helps drive contractor’s social value commitment on Clackmannanshire project
ROBERTSON Construction Central East has provided a new electric minibus as part of the contractor’s commitment to delivering lasting social value through Clackmannanshire’s Wellbeing...
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...
Views sought on proposed new Girvan primary school and early years campus
SOUTH Ayrshire Council is asking the public for their views on concept designs which outline a new primary school and early years campus in...
New Prestwick campus delivered to ‘highest quality standards’
HUB South West Scotland has announced it has handed over the new Prestwick Educational Campus project to South Ayrshire Council early and on budget.
Based...
Plans unveiled for major Passivhaus extension at historic Edinburgh school
PLANS have been launched for the second phase of development at Trinity Academy in the north of Edinburgh.
Both phases were designed by Holmes Miller,...
Plans approved for build of new Callander Park Primary School
THE National Park Planning Authority has approved plans for the build of a new Callander Park Primary School.
Stirling Council said construction will begin in...
Plans launched for Penicuik High School redevelopment
PLANS have been submitted to Midlothian Council for the redevelopment of Penicuik High School.
The plans, by Holmes Miller, include the re-use and retrofit of the...
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...
‘Impressive progress’ hailed at Monifieth Learning Campus
THE leader of Angus Council has visited the site of the new Monifieth Learning Campus to see the progress made on the £66.5 million...
Moving with the times: partition firm sees surge in education sector demand
PARTITION specialist Style has revealed that the business has seen a surge in demand within the education sector over the last decade, with space...
City of Edinburgh Council calls for full RAAC funding from Scottish Government
THE leader of the City of Edinburgh Council has called on the Scottish Government to fully fund the costs of work linked to reinforced...
Build of Ardrossan Campus to Passivhaus standard proves too costly
RISING costs and supply challenges have meant the new Ardrossan Campus will no longer be built to Passivhaus standard, North Ayrshire Council has said.
However,...
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 milestones marked at two new South Ayrshire campuses
BUILDING work is underway on two new South Ayrshire campuses.
Pupils and staff from schools in Maybole and Prestwick joined councillors and the hub South...
Plans submitted for new school campus and residential development in Aberdour
PLANS have been lodged for a new school campus and 186 homes in the north west of Aberdour, Fife.
Hillside School is planning to create...
Work begins on extension at Aberdeen primary school
MORRISON Construction has started delivery of an extension and refurbishment at Ferryhill Primary School in Aberdeen.
The works form part of Aberdeen City Council's wider...
Halfway point reached on £4.5m project at Edinburgh’s Oriam
THE £4.5 million construction of six indoor tennis courts at Oriam has reached the halfway mark, Heriot-Watt University has confirmed.
Clark Contracts is leading the...
