Ushering in a new era for health innovation
The University of Edinburgh’s Usher Building at the Edinburgh BioQuarter has officially opened. The facility co-locates the Usher Institute alongside other public, private and...
Milestone marked on 11-storey Glasgow student accommodation build
CLARK Contracts has celebrated the topping out of The Ice Vault student accommodation development on Glasgow's Osborne Street.
The complex is being delivered on behalf...
Fleming Buildings appointed to four early years projects in Renfrewshire
RENFREWSHIRE Council has appointed Lenzie-based Fleming Buildings to deliver design and build contracts for four early learning and childcare centres.
The four centres will provide...
£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...
Work begins on build of new Passivhaus school in Edinburgh
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held at the site of Balfour Beatty's build of the replacement Liberton High School in Edinburgh.
The school is being...
Build of ‘architecturally striking’ school in East Kilbride moves step closer
THE build of a new primary school in East Kilbride has moved a step closer following the approval of the full business case by...
Construction of Passivhaus Edinburgh high school to begin in May
THE build of the new Liberton High School in Edinburgh is set to get underway in May, the capital's council has confirmed.
It comes after...
Top marks for £35m worth of North Ayrshire projects
WORK on three major construction projects worth around £35 million has been praised by the region's council leader.
Councillor Marie Burns recently spent time at...
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...
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,...
BDP named Architectural Practice of the Year at education awards
BDP is celebrating after being named Architectural Practice of the Year at the Learning Places Scotland Awards.
The awards honour achievements in the Scottish education...
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...
The Glasgow Academy unveils plans for £12m campus upgrade
PLANS have been launched to enhance the Anniesland Sporting Campus in a £12 million project.
The Glasgow Academy development focuses on three areas within the...
Robertson to lead build of Scotland’s National Centre for Music
ROBERTSON Construction Central East has been appointed construction partner for the development of Scotland’s National Centre for Music in the former Royal High School...
Education sector gets connected in the capital
ANOTHER successful Education Buildings Scotland exhibition is in the books.
The Edinburgh event for Scotland’s learning estate brought together a wide range of professionals from...
155-bed Edinburgh student accommodation development delivered
CLARK Contracts has completed construction of a £16 million purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on Dunedin Street in Edinburgh.
Delivered on behalf of Danehurst, the...
Significant progress made on Edinburgh’s Powderhall regeneration
FOUNDATIONS have been laid on the next phase of Edinburgh's Powderhall regeneration project.
The news marks progress in the delivery of new homes and an...
Robertson celebrates completion of landmark education projects
ROBERTSON Construction Tayside has revealed details of a number of recent landmark education project handovers, helping Scottish councils to advance their net zero ambitions...
Maxi to deliver retrofit works at Liberton Nursery
MAXI Construction has secured a £1.9 million contract from The City of Edinburgh Council to deliver retrofit works to Liberton Nursery.
The Victorian building is...
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...
