Education as a building block for community integration
By David Halliday, MD at Halliday Fraser Munro
COMMUNITY plays a major role in all our lives, as has been emphasised during these uncertain times. ...
Meeting the modern university demands
A senior partner at Thomas & Adamson has said he believes the build of new student accommodation developments will be the biggest growth area...
RAAC repairs at Forres Academy estimated to hit £624,000
WORK costs relating to the discovery of RAAC at Forres Academy are expected to reach £624,000, Moray Council has said.
The local authority is currently...
Eco-friendly annexe constructed at Renfrewshire childcare centre
A social enterprise offering childcare support for families in Linwood and Johnstone is celebrating the completion of a new eco-friendly annexe, funded in part...
Dunfermline firm lands £1.8m fit-out contract at Winchburgh campus
DUNFERMLINE-based fit-out specialist Deanestor has been awarded a £1.8 million contract by Morrison Construction for a new £60 million multi-school campus in West Lothian.
The...
Contract Close achieved for three new Winchburgh schools
CONTRACT Close has been achieved for a new primary and two new secondary schools in Winchburgh.
Contract Close occurs when parties reach agreement on all documentation...
Progress made on £2m Aberdeen school project
PROGRESS continues to be made on the St Machar Academy grounds improvements project, Aberdeen City Council has announced.
The £1.977 million project will provide new...
Work to begin on build of £64.5m Galashiels Academy
MORRISON Construction is set to begin work on the build of the new Galashiels Academy.
The project budget for the build stands at £64.5 million,...
Work begins on £3.1m learning centre on the outskirts of Edinburgh
THOMAS Johnstone Ltd has broken ground on the new learning centre at Harmeny Education Trust's 35-acre estate.
Designed by Loader Monteith with Studio SJM Architects,...
Plans approved for new Stirling school
PLANS have been approved for the build of a primary school to serve a new housing estate at South Stirling Gateway.
The school will be...
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...
Edinburgh Futures Institute wins global award
THE Edinburgh Futures Institute has been honoured with the Special Prize for an Interior at the Prix Versailles' 2024 World Titles.
An internationally-recognised series of awards...
Hub companies to showcase delivery of 144 learning estate projects
SCOTLAND'S five regional Hub companies are to come together for the sixth consecutive year at the Learning Places Scotland Conference on November 14 and...
£3.5m Gourock Primary extension complete
A £3.5 million extension of Gourock Primary School has been completed.
The extension was delivered by main contractor WH Kirkwood. The project team included architects...
Work completed on new £1.1m nursery in the Highlands
MORGAN Sindall has completed work on the build of a new £1.1 million early learning and childcare facility in the Highlands.
Auldearn Primary head teacher,...
Construction work underway at two East Lothian high schools
CONSTRUCTION work has commenced at two secondary schools in East Lothian as part of extension and reconfiguration projects.
Graham Construction Ltd is leading work at...
Topping out ceremony marks key milestone at Edinburgh student development
CLARK Contracts has held a topping out ceremony to mark a key milestone in The Pepper Mill student accommodation project on Dunedin Street in...
Heriot-Watt University eyes build of £35m Centre for Sustainable Brewing and Distilling
HERIOT-Watt University is looking to raise £35 million to realise its vision of building a new Centre for Sustainable Brewing and Distilling (CSVD).
The facility...
Planning approval for Passivhaus primary school in Irvine
PLANS have been approved for a new primary school at Montgomerie Park, Irvine, which will be built to Passivhaus standards.
The facility will comprise 12...
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...
