Ground broken on build of Health Innovation Hub in Govan

A groundbreaking ceremony has been held on Morrison Construction's build of the Health Innovation Hub in the Govan area of Glasgow. The hub will be...

A sustainable future for post-war buildings

By Martin Jarvie, architect associate with BDP (Building Design Partnership) WE are in the middle of a renaissance for Scotland’s post-war buildings. As designers, we...

Plans for Elgin High School extension scrapped

PLANS to build an extension to Elgin High School have been ditched in favour of an internal repurposing project. The proposed extension, which was first...

Siblings complete nursery build at their former school

CORRIGAN Contractors has completed the build of a new nursery building at Ardgour Primary School in the Highlands. The local firm completed the works alongside...

Outdoor learning gives children a healthy view of the world

By Kath MacTaggart, a landscape architect at BDP Glasgow studio RAISED in the rural south west of Scotland, I remember only too well wet playtimes...

Work to bring £23m worth of early learning provision in Aberdeen progressing

BUILDING work for new early learning and childcare (ELC) provision is continuing at a good pace in Aberdeen, the city's council has confirmed. By August...

Contract Close achieved for three new Winchburgh schools

CONTRACT Close has been achieved for a new primary and two new secondary schools in Winchburgh. Contract Close occurs when parties reach agreement on all documentation...

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...

Milestone reached in build of North Ayrshire’s first Passivhaus school

THE construction of North Ayrshire's 'most eco-friendly' school has reached a major milestone. A topping out ceremony was held at Montgomerie Park Primary School yesterday...

Upgrades and repairs to take place on over 50 Edinburgh schools

OVER 50 Edinburgh schools and nurseries are having planned works ranging from repairs to upgrades during the February mid-term break. It comes as part of...

Bringing life to the desert with biophilic design

By Bruce Kennedy, an architect director at BDP Glasgow WHEN visitors cross the threshold of Heriot Watt’s new university campus in Dubai, they leave behind...

New 5G facility in North Lanarkshire allows pupils to experience outer space

THE UK's first immersive classroom has been delivered in North Lanarkshire in a move which developers say will allow pupils to experience what it's...

A wooden future — how timber can aid the learning experience

THE use of timber in the build of schools could bring mental health benefits for pupils as well as environmental gains, an expert has...

£40m new Queensferry High School handed over

THE £40 million Queensferry High School has been completed ahead of the start of the new academic year. Delivered for the City of Edinburgh Council...
St Vincent Street student accommodation

Work begins on 321-apartment student complex in Glasgow city centre

CONSTRUCTION is underway on a new student accommodation project at at 292-298 St Vincent Street in Glasgow city centre. Developer Artisan Real Estate and Homes...

Boosting school estate and building sustainability ‘key features’ in £382m Dundee plan

DUNDEE City Council has said boosting its schools estate and improving the sustainability of its buildings are amongst the key features of its £382...

Dunfermline firm lands £1.8m fit-out contract at Winchburgh campus

DUNFERMLINE-based fit-out specialist Deanestor has been awarded a £1.8 million contract by Morrison Construction for a new £60 million multi-school campus in West Lothian. The...

Maxi to deliver RAAC roof replacement works at Edinburgh school

MAXI Construction has secured a £1.6 million contract from the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver RAAC roof replacement works at Pentland Primary School. The...

Scotland earns top marks for education construction projects

THE latest Super Sectors report from Barbour ABI, the construction industry intelligence provider, shows that Scotland is currently top of the class when it...
Tynecastle Student Accommodation green roof

‘Complex’ roofing system at Edinburgh student site earns award recognition

CARLISLE Construction Materials has expressed its delight after project partner Site Group won the Green Roofing category at the 2025 NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards. The...