Fifth reappointment to University of Glasgow framework for Clark Contracts
THE University of Glasgow has appointed Clark Contracts to its multi-contractor construction framework agreement for a fifth consecutive time.
The appointment will see the firm...
Building a stronger Scotland through education
By Michael Ross, chief executive of hub South West Scotland
In an ever-changing world, one constant remains - the power of education. It is the...
Morrison Construction to build new Winchburgh school
MORRISON Construction is to lead the build of a proposed new primary school in Winchburgh.
West Lothian Council has validated an application for the new...
Cleland Primary extension work complete
PROCAST has completed a £530,000 contract to construct and fit-out a new extension to Cleland Primary School in North Lanarkshire.
The firm revealed that the...
Clark Contracts begins transformation of GCU’s Centre for Executive Education
CLARK Contracts has commenced refurbishment and transformation works at Glasgow Caledonian University's (GCU) Centre for Executive Education.
The project involves the refurbishment of the ground...
Plans approved to revitalise historic core of University of Aberdeen campus
PLANS have been approved to revitalise the historic core of the University of Aberdeen's King's College campus.
Parts of the learning estate were first built...
Build of £30m student accommodation development underway in Glasgow
CLARK Contracts has commenced work on the build of a 273-bed purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) development on Glasgow's Osborne Street on behalf of...
Plans unveiled for new community sports facility at Bo’ness Academy
A new community wing has been proposed for Bo'ness Academy to improve the school's sports offering.
The facility would feature a 250m² gym with over...
University to name wings of flagship £60m learning hub after inspirational women
THE University of Strathclyde is to name the two wings of its new £60 million campus building after inspirational women.
The flagship learning hub was...
Clark Contracts wins award for University of Glasgow project
CLARK Contracts has won the Refurbishment of the Year category of the 2025 Learning Places Scotland Awards, following the firm's refurbishment of the Maths...
Plans submitted for ‘New Darwin’ bioscience hub at the University of Edinburgh
BMJ Architects has submitted a planning application for a proposed new building to replace the existing Darwin Tower at the University of Edinburgh's King's...
Riverside Primary School wins prestigious award
RIVERSIDE Primary School in Perth has won a prestigious award for its innovative environmentally friendly design.
The school scooped the Innovation in Delivering a Sustainable Learning...
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...
Maxi appointed to Deanbank House refurbishment project
MAXI Construction has landed a multi-million pound contract from The City of Edinburgh Council for the design and refurbishment of Deanbank House in Edinburgh.
Procured...
Bulk of West Lothian’s £62m property investment to be spent on schools
WEST Lothian Council is to invest £62.6 million in property during 2022/23 - with the majority being spent on improving its school estate.
The investment...
Beyond the bed count: how to deliver successful PBSA conversion projects
By David Robertson, project management partner at Knight Frank Scotland
DEVELOPERS are continuing to look at existing buildings to deliver purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). And...
Progress being made on West Lothian Council’s major investment in additional support schools
WEST Lothian Council has announced that its biggest ever investment in schools for pupils with additional support needs is progressing well.
Over £29 million is...
Build of new Stirling primary school to begin
GROUND is to be broken on the build of a new primary school in Stirling over the coming weeks.
Work on the South Stirling Gateway...
‘Stimulating flexible spaces’ at the heart of Maybole Community Campus
THE new Maybole Community Campus in South Ayrshire has officially opened.
The facility was designed by BDP and delivered by hub South West Scotland, with...
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...
