Edinburgh Futures Institute restoration offers hope for bright future
UKRAINIAN refugees who were given an opportunity to work on the restoration of the 19th century Edinburgh Futures Institute by Balfour Beatty are now employed...
Work complete on £1.1m extension of two Airdrie schools
LINEAR Design Construction (LDC) has completed the £1.1 million extension of two primary schools in Airdrie.
The project, led by hub South West, provided two...
Build of new community hub underway in Coatbridge
MORRISON Construction has commenced work on the build of the new St Stephen's Community Hub in Coatbridge.
hub South West is delivering the project on...
Topping out ceremony marks key milestone at Glasgow PBSA site
A topping out ceremony has taken place to mark a major milestone in the construction of a new £38 million purpose-built student accommodation scheme in...
Plans launched for build of new Nairn Academy
A planning application has been launched for the demolition of Nairn Academy and build of a new secondary school in its place alongside a...
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...
Work underway on Highland schools with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete
REMEDIAL works are underway on two Highland schools affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
Guidance was issued to the local authority by the Institution...
Build of ‘world class’ research and learning facility in Edinburgh reaches highest point
THE build of a 'world class' research and teaching facility at the Edinburgh BioQuarter has reached its highest point.
Being built by McLaughlin & Harvey,...
Scotland’s Passivhaus schools teach construction industry important lessons
By Sarah Lewis, research & policy director, Passivhaus Trust
THERE are estimated to be 35 Passivhaus schools currently underway or in the pipeline in Scotland....
Pool leaks delay opening of Scotland’s first Passivhaus leisure centre
BAM has apologised after the opening of Scotland's first Passivhaus leisure centre in Blairgowrie was delayed following the discovery of leaks in the facility's...
Abertay University’s main campus buildings undergo £9m renovation
ABERTAY University's main campus buildings have undergone a major renovation to improve thermal efficiency.
It comes as part of an investment by the learning institute...
School restoration project makes Scottish Design Awards shortlist
THE restored Ayr Grammar Primary School building has been shortlisted in the annual Scottish Design Awards.
BDP's Glasgow studio was behind the design of the...
Fit for purpose: the latest trends in education sector
Ramsay McDonald, MD of education furniture and fit-out specialists Deanestor Scotland, tells Gary Moug about the challenges of fitting out modern schools to help...
Build of £38m Glasgow student apartment project set for completion in summer 2026
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THE £38 million build of St Vincent Studios in Glasgow is on schedule for completion in summer 2026, the developers have said.
The news comes...
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...
Work to begin on Aberdeen’s first outdoor nursery
PREPARATORY work is to begin later this month (March) on the build of Aberdeen's first outdoor nursery.
Robertson Construction Eastern will lead the Aberdeen City...
Hub Scotland to showcase innovative education projects at Glasgow conference
HUB Scotland will showcase its success in creating 'modern, high quality, inspiring learning spaces' at the Learning Places Scotland conference on 19th and 20th November...
SRUC opens ‘world class’ Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre
THE 'pioneering' new Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre (RAVIC) has been officially opened at Inverness Campus by HRH The Princess Royal.
Built by Muir Construction...
University of Glasgow names new £116m building after two graduates
THE University of Glasgow has announced that its £116 million Advanced Research Centre (ARC) is to be named after two graduates.
Former students John Shaw...
Nairn Academy’s opening date pushed back to October
THE new £61 million Nairn Academy will open its doors to pupils in October this year, the Highland Council has announced.
The revised opening date...
