New primary school in Tillydrone on track for May opening
A new primary school for Tillydrone is on track to open before the summer holidays, Aberdeen City Council has revealed.
Members of the council's finance...
Lanarkshire nursery projects are child’s play for Morgan Sindall
MORGAN Sindall Construction has announced it has started work on two early years nurseries worth a combined total of £4 million for North Lanarkshire...
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...
Robertson begins QMRI refurbishment works in Edinburgh
ROBERTSON Construction Central East has started alteration and refurbishment works on the University of Edinburgh’s Queen’s Medical Research Institute (QMRI), which will see the...
Contractor creates new play area after protected species found in school playground
A civil engineer and building contractor has created a new play facility for a Glasgow primary school while simultaneously protecting water voles which set...
Plans for new Highland school unveiled
PLANS for the build of a new primary school and early learning and childcare facility in Tornagrain are to go on public display next...
Beyond the bed count: how to deliver successful PBSA conversion projects
By David Robertson, project management partner at Knight Frank Scotland
DEVELOPERS are continuing to look at existing buildings to deliver purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). And...
Plans approved for new sports and outdoor centre in Edinburgh
THE City of Edinburgh Council has approved plans to build a new sports and outdoor centre in the north of the city.
The Bangholm Sports...
Early engagement key to future-proofing buildings
By Andrew Thornton, associate director, Thomas & Adamson
THE roll out of free early years childcare across Scotland, alongside a rising population and ageing portfolio,...
Council say settling £6m insurance claim will allow for flexibility in new school decision
COUNCILLORS are being asked to agree to settle a near £6 million insurance claim for the fire-hit Braeview Academy building, Dundee City Council has...
CCG Scotland begins build of £3m nursery
CCG Scotland has started work on the build of a new £3 million nursery in Greenock, with hub West Scotland leading the project.
The construction...
Partnership programme to inspire next generation of Winchburgh youngsters
WINCHBURGH Developments Limited (WDL), West Lothian College, and Winchburgh Academy are launching a 16-week 'developing Winchburgh' schools partnership programme.
The mentoring programme, launched to celebrate...
Fit-out specialist completes £1.6m contract at Bearsden school
DEANESTOR has delivered a £1.6 million furniture and fit-out contract at the £40.9 million Boclair Academy in Bearsden.
Opened in August, the school was built...
Scotland earns top marks for education construction projects
THE latest Super Sectors report from Barbour ABI, the construction industry intelligence provider, shows that Scotland is currently top of the class when it...
Morgan Sindall eyes use of local firms on Ardrossan Campus build
MORGAN Sindall is to host a meet the buyer event to discuss opportunities for local firms on the build of Ardrossan Campus.
Taking place on...
Work starts on new health and wellbeing centre for Fettes College
CCG has started construction of a new health and wellbeing centre for Fettes College.
Located in Edinburgh, Fettes College is one of Scotland’s leading independent...
Balfour Beatty earns top marks for packaging innovation at Fife College site
CONSTRUCTION giant Balfour Beatty has been pioneering an innovative packaging solution at its project to build a new facility for Fife College at Dunfermline...
‘Ambitious’ refurb project gives new lease of life to beloved Wishaw facility
HAMILTON-based Procast Group has transformed the Heathery Park Family Learning Centre in Wishaw after completing an 'ambitious' refurbishment project.
The community project was commissioned by...
Plans launched for build of intergenerational building in Edinburgh
A planning application by Collective Architecture on behalf of The City of Edinburgh Council has been submitted for the first phase of a new...
First of three £62m West Lothian school builds to open in August
THE new Winchburgh Academy is to open to pupils in August, West Lothian Council has announced.
It is one of three schools, alongside Sinclair Academy...
