Scotland’s Passivhaus schools teach construction industry important lessons
By Sarah Lewis, research & policy director, Passivhaus Trust
THERE are estimated to be 35 Passivhaus schools currently underway or in the pipeline in Scotland....
Clark Contracts delivers four University of Glasgow projects
CLARK Contracts has completed four projects for the University of Glasgow ranging in value from £200,000 to £2 million.
Two laboratory refurbishments have been delivered,...
M&E specialist goes for top marks in education projects
M&E contractor Arc-Tech (Scotland) has revealed its role in the latest phase of Inverclyde Council’s educational improvement programme.
The firm undertook works on behalf of...
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...
Adaptive reuse helps to preserve historic building
FOLLOWING public consultation, which revealed strong support for a multi-use community facility, BDP’s architectural design ‘transformed’ a disused educational facility into a campus for...
Council outlines plan to invest £8.8m in school building improvements
MORAY Council has set out its plan to invest £8.8 million in improving its school buildings in the next financial year.
Almost £5 million of...
ARC Building project brings Indeglås double award joy
FRESH from winning a category award for ‘Partitioning’, and the national ‘Project of the Year’ prize at the Finishes and Interiors (FIS) 2023 Contractors...
Local youth group benefits from Easthouses Primary School project
A community benefits initiative delivered as part of the build of the new Easthouses Primary School in Midlothian has seen furniture donated to a...
Keeping schools safe in hygiene-critical times
David Hockley, area technical manager at SIKA, explains why he believes resin is the ideal flooring to help with stringent safey standards in schools
COVID-19...
Cambuslang school set for £4.3m extension
A Cambuslang school is set to have its capacity increased by a third after South Lanarkshire Council announced plans for a £4.39 million extension.
The...
Build of Ardrossan Community Campus begins
MORGAN Sindall Construction has commenced the build of the Ardrossan Community Campus on behalf of North Ayrshire Council.
Designed by JM Architects, the new campus...
Building services provider lands M&E package at West Lothian school project
BUILDING services specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) has announced it has been appointed to a project comprising the build of a new extension to Pinewood Primary...
BDP awarded contract to design new Neilston learning and leisure campus
A new learning and leisure campus is set to be built in Neilston after East Renfrewshire Council approved the design and awarded the contract...
Work begins on build of new £50m Passivhaus Edinburgh school
KIER Construction has commenced the build of the new £50 million Currie Community High School in Edinburgh.
A ground-breaking event has been held to mark...
Green light for student accommodation after town’s housing stock reaches ‘unprecedented’ levels
PLANS for the build of a £70 million student accommodation complex in St Andrews have been approved by Fife Council.
The 681-bedroom development includes eight...
Edinburgh Futures Institute wins global award
THE Edinburgh Futures Institute has been honoured with the Special Prize for an Interior at the Prix Versailles' 2024 World Titles.
An internationally-recognised series of awards...
Morgan Sindall eyes use of local firms on Ardrossan Campus build
MORGAN Sindall is to host a meet the buyer event to discuss opportunities for local firms on the build of Ardrossan Campus.
Taking place on...
Construction of Passivhaus primary school in Irvine gets underway
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on a new £24 million primary school in Irvine being built to Passivhaus standards.
North Ayrshire provost Anthea Dickson carried out...
Fixed price agreed for new East Calder school amidst ‘challenging’ market
WORK is set to start on the build of the new East Calder Primary School in April, West Lothian Council has announced.
Due to rising...
Progress hailed as £100m community campus and school nears completion in Dundee
THE leader of Dundee City Council has visited the site of the Drumgeith Community Campus and Greenfield Academy - currently being built by Robertson...
