Innovative systems help schools achieve green goals
METAL Technology has revealed how its Passive House certified systems are helping contractors to deliver sustainable education buildings at scale.
The £80 million Perth High...
Rise in UK education construction contracts following RAAC issues
SPENDING on UK infrastructure fell back 39% to £1.2 billion in August, although contract awards overall remained 'relatively healthy' for the second month in...
Highland firms back build of new school playground
TWO Highland construction firms have joined forces to back the build of a new playground at Milton of Leys Primary School in Inverness.
Morrison 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...
Praise for Edinburgh Innovation Hub contractor
HERON Bros has been hailed for the speed at which it is constructing the new Edinburgh Innovation Hub.
Being delivered in a partnership between East...
Airdrie primary schools set for extension
HUB south West has signed a design and build project with Linear Design & Construct (LDC) to undertake an extension of the All Saints...
Number of school buildings in good condition hit record levels
A record number of school buildings across Scotland are in a good or satisfactory condition, the Scottish Government has announced.
The Schools Estate Statistics 2022...
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...
Construction begins on £100 million Dundee community campus
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on Dundee’s new £100 million community campus, designed by Holmes Miller with Robertson Construction the main contractor.
Scotland's education secretary Jenny...
Aberdeen City Council launches timescale for school building improvements
ABERDEEN City Council will look to develop its school estate over the next ten years and beyond, it has said.
It comes after the local...
Closing date set for ‘significant’ development site in St Andrews
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has announced it has set a closing date of midday on December 3, 2020 for the sale of Scottish comprehensive secondary...
Robertson completes build of new University of Dundee hub
ROBERTSON Construction Tayside has completed the build of the University of Dundee's Life Sciences Innovation Hub.
The new-build 5,000m2 (54,000ft2 ) facility is designed to...
Moray’s first STEM Starts Centre opens in Elgin
MORAY'S first STEM Starts Centre has officially opened its doors in Elgin marking a major milestone for the region's £4.8 million early years STEM...
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...
Build of £31.5m education facility underway in Bishopbriggs
MORGAN Sindall Construction has commenced work on the £31.5 million build of Balmuildy Primary School and Early Years Centre in Bishopbriggs.
The East Dunbartonshire Council...
Moray Council considers hybrid option for Buckie High School upgrade
MORAY Council is working with hub North Scotland to look at hybrid options for the revamp of Buckie High School.
The local authority said that...
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...
Moray school closes following RAAC risk update
A Moray school found to contain RAAC has temporarily closed after remedial work indicated the concrete presents a 'higher level of risk' than first...
Green light for Blindwells primary school in East Lothian
PLANNING consent has been granted for a new primary school at Blindwells, East Lothian.
The school was granted planning permission in principle in May 2018...
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...
