Maxi starts work on first CCS framework contract for West Lothian College

MAXI Construction has commenced work on a mezzanine level extension to the existing Skills Centre for West Lothian College in Livingston. It is the firm's...

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 &...

Firm helps Glasgow school protect new ducklings from foxes

PORTAKABIN (Scotland) has built a raised duck house for Stepps Primary School after pupils sent a letter to the firm. The firm is currently part...
Michael Ross

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...

Edinburgh eyes build of dedicated Gaelic secondary school

DISCUSSIONS are being held in Edinburgh on the expansion of Gaelic secondary education in the capital through the build of a dedicated school. A consultation...

Taking an early lead

WITH over 200 education projects under the firm’s belt, it’s fair to say that Lenzie-based Fleming Buildings has a huge degree of expertise in...

Plans launched for Penicuik High School redevelopment

PLANS have been submitted to Midlothian Council for the redevelopment of Penicuik High School. The plans, by Holmes Miller, include the re-use and retrofit of the...
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Plans approved for Gartcosh shared community hub

PROPOSALS for the creation of a shared community hub in Gartcosh have been granted planning approval. The project will combine the existing Gartcosh Primary School...
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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...
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CLT brings sustainability benefits to new Aberdeen school

ROBERTSON Construction Eastern has completed work on the £29 million New Riverbank School, built using a cross laminated timber (CLT) frame, in Aberdeen. The 6,784m²...

University of St Andrews has £142m campus plans approved

FIFE Council has approved £142 million plans by the University of St Andrews to renovate the former Madras College building and construct new buildings...

Construction begins on £20 million Chryston community hub

WORK has started on a £20 million community hub in Chryston, which has been tipped to deliver a modern learning environment and 'state-of-the-art' health...

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...
Sciennes Primary

Edinburgh school extension secures landmark Passivhaus certification

A Passivhaus-designed extension to an Edinburgh school has been officially recognised as a 'first of its kind' in the city, receiving recognition for its...

Dunfermline fit-out specialist lands key role at £68m campus

DUNFERMLINE-based fit-out specialist Deanestor has been awarded a contract by Morrison Construction worth over £1 million to manufacture and install the fixed furniture for...
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Build of £88m Passivhaus school underway in Fife

A groundbreaking ceremony has been held at the site of the build of the new South West Fife High School. The £88 million school, which...

Innovative school opts for aluminium systems

METAL Technology’s architectural aluminium systems were specified at Bertha Park High School in Perth, which is one of the most advanced schools around due...
Lower Gilmore Place, Edinburgh

Edinburgh student accommodation scheme sold for more than £35m

A purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Edinburgh has been sold for more than £35 million to Legal & General (L&G). Lower Gilmore Place, located...

Game on at improved East Renfrewshire sports pitch

RENEWAL works have been completed on the upgrade of the synthetic sports pitch at Mearns Castle High School in East Renfrewshire. The council project included...

Moveable wall divides Glasgow lecture theatre with Style

STYLE Scotland has provided details of its role in installing a large Skyfold vertical rising moveable wall in the main lecture theatre of the...