Sustainable construction to the fore in Highland early years projects

MORGAN Sindall Construction has announced it has now handed over 12 of 13 early years centres worth a combined £13 million from the Highland...
Usher Building

McLaughlin & Harvey completes construction of ‘world class’ Usher Building in Edinburgh

MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has completed the construction of the Usher Building, a major addition to the health innovation district of Edinburgh BioQuarter. The research, workplace...

Three West Lothian schools set for £10m repair works

WEST Lothian Council is to invest £10 million to fix structural issues at three schools in the area. The works will see construction issues addressed...

Build of Moray’s first specialist STEM facility to begin

ROBERTSON Construction has been appointed as the main contractor on a project to create a specialist STEM facility at Elgin Library. The project to deliver...

Robertson Construction completes build of £16m Aberdeen school

ROBERTSON Construction has completed the £16 million build of Milltimber Primary School in Aberdeen. The school officially opened its doors to pupils and staff this...

Over 30 Edinburgh schools upgraded during October break

OVER 30 schools and nurseries across Edinburgh underwent upgrades and repairs over the recent October break. The City of Edinburgh Council said that the programme...

M&E works help to modernise historic Edinburgh boarding school

A mechanical & electrical (M&E) services package from Arc-Tech (Scotland) has helped to modernise facilities at an Edinburgh boarding school. Merchiston Castle School in Colinton...

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...

Newly refurbished school ready for pupils in Grantown

STAFF and pupils at Grantown Primary School are celebrating the completion of works at their newly refurbished school. The Highland Council project was led by...
Topping out ceremony at Glasgow student accommodation

Landmark Glasgow PBSA project celebrates construction milestone

A topping out ceremony has marked a major milestone in the build of Broadway Studios, a new 432-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in...

Build of Highlands’ first Passivhaus school underway

BALFOUR Beatty has commenced work on the build of what will become one of the first Passivhaus schools in the Highlands. The new £61 million...

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...
Canongate PBSA

Clark Contracts to build new Edinburgh student accommodation development

CLARK Contracts has been appointed to build a new purpose-built student accommodation development in the Canongate area of Edinburgh. Several existing buildings have already been...

Major milestone reached on build of £88m Fife school

A topping out ceremony has marked a key milestone on the build of the new South West Fife secondary school. BAM Construction commenced the build...

Moray’s £300m learning estate strategy approved

MORAY's £300 million learning estate strategy has been approved by councillors following a consultation with constituents. The local authority said that the new strategy allows...

‘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...

Good ventilation takes on extra air of importance in education buildings

From removing pollutants to boosting concentration levels, improving indoor air quality is one of the most important considerations when creating educational facilities that are...

Work starts on Scotland’s first Passivhaus nursery

MORRISON Construction has started work on Scotland's first purpose-built Passivhaus nursery. The £1.5 million West Lothian Council project, led by hub South East, will provide...

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...

Pitch perfect: Trinity pupils welcome new sports centre

PUPILS and staff at Trinity Academy have celebrated the opening of its new sports and outdoor centre in Bangholm, Edinburgh. An annual open day provided...