Ushering in a new era for health innovation
The University of Edinburgh’s Usher Building at the Edinburgh BioQuarter has officially opened. The facility co-locates the Usher Institute alongside other public, private and...
Balfour Beatty completes disposal of 536-bed Glasgow student accommodation
BALFOUR Beatty has announced the sale of Foundry Courtyard, a 536-bed student accommodation building in Glasgow.
The group has sold its 100% stake to an...
Smart Hub Lanarkshire opens its doors for in-person visits
A state-of-the-art centre which promises to help manufacturing SMEs to grow and prepare for the future has opened its doors for in-person events.
Jamie Hepburn,...
Jedburgh campus recognised at international awards ceremony
THE £32 million Jedburgh Grammar Campus project was recognised at the Partnership Awards 2020 after scooping a silver Award in the Best Education category.
Organised...
Dunfermline furniture and fit-out specialist lands £1.5m Chryston community hub contract
DUNFERMLINE-based Deanestor has revealed it has been awarded its second contract this year for North Lanarkshire Council.
The latest project is to provide furniture and...
University seeks partner to build research district at 70-acre Edinburgh site
HERIOT-WATT University is seeking a development partner to help it build a UK research and innovation district at its Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh.
The university...
CICV Forum suggests ‘practical proposals’ to help schools safely reopen
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has proposed a series of measures to help safely reopen schools across the country.
The body has written to Kevin...
Deanestor secures largest education project to date
FIFE-based Deanestor has secured its largest contract to date in the education sector after being awarded a £5 million project for BAM to manufacture...
Green light for build of new Winchburgh school
PLANS have been approved for the build of a new non-denominational primary school in Winchburgh.
Morrison Construction is to lead the build of the school,...
University of Stirling project delivers multi-million pound boost to local economy
A new research facility at the University of Stirling has delivered a multi-million pound boost to the local economy in Forth Valley during the...
Build of Cumbernauld Academy & Community Theatre scoops national award
A major educational construction project overseen by hub South West on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council and constructed by Morrison Construction has won a...
Fixed price agreed for new East Calder school amidst ‘challenging’ market
WORK is set to start on the build of the new East Calder Primary School in April, West Lothian Council has announced.
Due to rising...
‘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...
Construction team delivers early handover of new East Calder school
CONSTRUCTION of the £14.3 million Calderwood Primary in East Calder has been completed earlier than anticipated.
The project has been delivered by hub South East,...
£59m Maybole Community Campus to open to pupils in August
WORK on the £59 million Maybole Community Campus is progressing well, South Ayrshire Council has said.
Being delivered by hub South West Scotland on behalf...
Robertson starts work on gene therapy innovation centre
ROBERTSON Construction has started work on a new gene therapy innovation centre, which will bring together a range of specialists to enable academic-led clinical...
Community hub work earns design practice top marks
DESIGN practice BDP is celebrating after earning award recognition for its work on a new £18 million community hub in North Lanarkshire.
The Newmains &...
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...
Edinburgh set for build of Scotland’s first Passivhaus high school
PLANNING permission has been granted for the build of the new Currie Community High School in Edinburgh.
The campus will be the first Passivhaus-designed high...
City of Edinburgh Council calls for full RAAC funding from Scottish Government
THE leader of the City of Edinburgh Council has called on the Scottish Government to fully fund the costs of work linked to reinforced...
