Virtual events discuss opportunities for firms on North Lanarkshire school projects
HUB South West has held two virtual Meet the Buyer events, focused on upcoming North Lanarkshire projects.
The organisation's Tier 1 contractors engaged with local...
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...
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,...
Ark Estates leases prominent commercial unit to UHI Inverness for Sustainable Construction Centre
ARK Estates has leased a prominent commercial unit at Inverness' 58 Harbour Road to UHI Inverness.
The learning institute is to transform the building into...
New £10m sports and outdoor centre nears completion in north Edinburgh
A new sports and outdoor centre next to Trinity Academy in north Edinburgh is to open in August, the capital's council has confirmed.
McLaughlin &...
Paisley contractor earns 14 award nominations for education projects
CLARK Contracts is celebrating after being shortlisted for various accolades at the Learning Places Scotland Awards, due to be held at the Hilton Glasgow...
New Countesswells school delivered early and ‘defect-free’
THE new £17 million Countesswells Primary School has been completed almost a month ahead of schedule. The project was delivered by Hub North Scotland...
New £30.3m school officially opened in Aberdeen
THE £30.3 million Riverbank School in the Tillydrone area of Aberdeen has officially been opened.
Built by Robertson Construction Eastern on behalf of Aberdeen City...
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...
Build of new childcare facility complete in Inverness
MORGAN Sindall has completed works on the build of a childcare building at Hilton Primary School in Inverness.
The purpose-built facility has capacity for 129...
Housing developments to see new schools built in Stirling
TWO new primary schools are to be built in Stirling to serve major housing developments in the region, Stirling Council has said.
A combined total...
GRAHAM re-elected to University of Glasgow framework
GRAHAM has been re-elected to the University of Glasgow framework to deliver projects valued in excess of £7 million over the next six years.
Appointed...
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...
Work begins on 191-bed Edinburgh student accommodation complex
A groundbreaking ceremony has marked the start of construction of a new 191-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Edinburgh.
Student housing developer Alumno and private...
Green light for North Lanarkshire school plans
PLANS have been approved for the extension and remodelling of Chryston High School and build of a new St Stephen's Community Hub in North...
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...
Significant refurbishment and retrofit of Edinburgh school complete
SIGNIFICANT refurbishment and retrofit work has been completed at Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh.
GRAHAM delivered the project on behalf of the City of Edinburgh...
Plans for build of £30m Falkirk school progress
FALKIRK Council is set to progress to a statutory consultation on £30 million proposals to build a new additional support needs campus at Carrongrange.
Plans...
Kier to begin £41.8m build of new Mayfield Community Learning Campus
THE £41.8 million build of the new Mayfield Community Learning Campus is set to get underway this summer, Midlothian Council has announced.
The local authority...
M&E specialist undertakes service package at Edinburgh boarding school
M&E specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) has revealed it is supporting Linear Design and Construct on modernisation works at Merchiston Castle School, a boy’s boarding school...























