Contractor completes first phase of Edinburgh school retrofit works
GRAHAM has announced completion of the first stage of a £10 million retrofit of Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh.
The contractor has been tasked with...
Increasing construction costs sees Midlothian school project rise to £55.3m
RISING construction costs have led to Midlothian councillors approving an additional £10.7 million in funding for the refurbishment and extension of Penicuik High School.
The...
GRAHAM re-elected to University of Glasgow framework
GRAHAM has been re-elected to the University of Glasgow framework to deliver projects valued in excess of £7 million over the next six years.
Appointed...
Local firm leads creation of new facility at Wick High School
A new facility for children with additional support needs has been created by a local firm at Wick High School.
GMR Henderson, on behalf of...
Build of new nursery underway in Aberdeen
MORRISON Construction North has commenced work on the build of a standalone nursery at the site of Ferryhill School in Aberdeen.
Local architect Mackie Ramsay...
Work to begin on build of centre for disabled youngsters in Inverness
THE Scottish Government has committed up to £1.75 million in funding for the build of a new centre for disabled children and young people...
BAM making ‘excellent’ progress on build of £20m North Lanarkshire community hub
BAM Construction is making 'excellent' progress on the build of a £20 million community hub in North Lanarkshire, the area's council has said.
Due for...
New £12m shipbuilding training academy opens in Glasgow
CONSTRUCTION of BAE Systems' new shipbuilding training facility in Glasgow has been completed.
The £12 million Applied Shipbuilding Academy at the company's Scotstoun shipyard measures...
Student accommodation build planned for vacant Glasgow city centre site
PLANS have been launched for the build of 288 student apartments on a vacant site on the corner of Glasgow's Osborne Street and Old...
Work begins on build of £40m Edinburgh Innovation Hub
HERON Bros has commenced work on the build of the £40 million Edinburgh Innovation Hub.
The 7,200 square metre hub, which received planning permission last...
Council could face compensation claim over Covid-related delays to school build
THE prospect of Balfour Beatty being entitled to compensation for Covid-related delays to the £42 million build of Lossiemouth High has been raised at...
Preferred main contractors confirmed for North Schools Programme projects
ROBERTSON and Balfour Beatty have been named as the preferred main contractors for the North Schools Programme projects in the north of Scotland.
The announcement...
Ayrshire College officially opens Willie Mackie Skills Hub
AYRSHIRE College has officially opened the new Willie Mackie Skills Hub in Killwinning.
The low-carbon, two-storey building provides a flexible learning space that can respond...
Construction underway on new £17m Aberdeen school
A sod-cutting ceremony has been undertaken to mark the start of work on the new £17 million Countesswells School and Nursery in Aberdeen.
hub North...
National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub receives £1m funding boost
AN aquaculture and innovation facility set to open at the University of Stirling in 2024 has received a £1 million investment boost.
The National Aquaculture...
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...
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...
Siblings complete nursery build at their former school
CORRIGAN Contractors has completed the build of a new nursery building at Ardgour Primary School in the Highlands.
The local firm completed the works alongside...
Plans approved for replacement primary school in Whitecraig
PLANS for the build of a replacement primary school in Whitecraig have been approved by East Lothian Council.
The local authority said that a replacement...
Landmark Dunfermline campus earns Passivhaus Classic certification
THE Woodmill High and St Columba’s RC High School in Dunfermline has officially earned the Passivhaus Classic certification, solidifying its position as the largest...
