Highland firms back build of new school playground
TWO Highland construction firms have joined forces to back the build of a new playground at Milton of Leys Primary School in Inverness.
Morrison Construction...
Artwork painted by Shetland pupils in the 60s displayed at new £56m school
THREE murals painted by school pupils the 60s and 70s have been installed in Shetland's new Anderson High School.
The £56 million school was built...
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...
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...
Fife College’s new Dunfermline Campus to provide major boost for local apprentices
FIFE College has delivered a boost for local apprentices following a pledge from construction partner Balfour Beatty to offer over 200 weeks of work...
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...
Over 30 Edinburgh schools upgraded during October break
OVER 30 schools and nurseries across Edinburgh underwent upgrades and repairs over the recent October break.
The City of Edinburgh Council said that the programme...
Green light for Blindwells primary school in East Lothian
PLANNING consent has been granted for a new primary school at Blindwells, East Lothian.
The school was granted planning permission in principle in May 2018...
Build of new pavilion underway in Aberdeen
ELLON-based JKR Contractors has commenced work on the build of a new modern pavilion at Harlaw Playing Fields, on behalf of Aberdeen City Council.
The...
Developer shares vision for Paisley Grammar site
NIXON, the preferred bidder for the sale of the former Paisley Grammar Secondary School, has been sharing its proposals for the site with local...
New £64m Galashiels Academy officially opens
THE new £64 million Galashiels Academy has officially opened its doors. Morrison Construction was main contractor on the Scottish Borders Council project, with Hub...
Topping out ceremony marks key milestone at Edinburgh student development
CLARK Contracts has held a topping out ceremony to mark a key milestone in The Pepper Mill student accommodation project on Dunedin Street in...
£2.8m plans launched to safeguard historic building designed by Rennie Mackintosh
GLASGOW City Council has discussed plans to safeguard the historic Scotland Street School building.
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the building currently houses the Scotland...
Edinburgh Napier University’s expanded facility tipped to help next generation excel in construction
THE expansion of a technology facility at Edinburgh Napier University has been tipped to give the next generation of engineering and construction leaders 'every...
Next phase underway on rebuild of Glasgow’s Mackintosh Building
A protective white membrane wrap and temporary roof structure has been installed on the Glasgow School of Art's fire-damaged Mackintosh Building.
The move comes as...
BAM Construction to begin build of new Peebles High School this year
PLANS have been approved for the build of a 'state-of-the-art' campus in Peebles to replace the town's existing high school with was seriously damaged...
Plans approved for new £48 million Dumfries High School
HUB South West Scotland will work with Morgan Sindall and Dumfries and Galloway Council to deliver the new £48 million Dumfries High School after...
Paisley Central Library takes home silver at prestigious Scottish Design Awards
RENFREWSHIRE Council has told of its delight at Paisley Central Library being recognised for its innovative design after taking home silver in the regeneration category...
Scottish Government education chiefs see progress of Fife College’s new Dunfermline Campus
FIFE College recently welcomed Scotland's education secretary Jenny Gilruth MSP and minister for higher and further education, Graeme Dey MSP, to the site of...
University of St Andrews has £142m campus plans approved
FIFE Council has approved £142 million plans by the University of St Andrews to renovate the former Madras College building and construct new buildings...
