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...
New Glasgow student scheme begins to take shape
DRONE footage has captured the construction progress being made in the build of new student accommodation at 292-298 St Vincent Street, Glasgow.
The project is...
Over 30 Edinburgh schools upgraded during October break
OVER 30 schools and nurseries across Edinburgh underwent upgrades and repairs over the recent October break.
The City of Edinburgh Council said that the programme...
Halfway point reached on £4.5m project at Edinburgh’s Oriam
THE £4.5 million construction of six indoor tennis courts at Oriam has reached the halfway mark, Heriot-Watt University has confirmed.
Clark Contracts is leading the...
Build of Highlands’ first Passivhaus school underway
BALFOUR Beatty has commenced work on the build of what will become one of the first Passivhaus schools in the Highlands.
The new £61 million...
BAM Construction begins work on new £7m West Lothian school
BAM Construction has commenced work on the build of a new school in West Lothian for secondary pupils with additional support needs.
The new Cedarbank...
University of St Andrews opens ‘world-leading’ music centre
THE University of St Andrews has officially marked the opening of its 'world-leading' Laidlaw Music Centre.
GRAHAM Construction first commenced work on the build of...
Remote work allows Inverness Campus projects to continue
REMOTE work has allowed two key projects on the Highland and Island's Enterprise's (HIE) Inverness Campus to progress during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Work is continuing...
SRUC facility aimed at driving innovation in dairy sector nears completion
A multi-million pound facility aimed at driving innovation and sustainability in the dairy sector is to open at Scotland's Rural College's (SRUC) Barony Campus...
A Swift solution for larger projects
WERNICK Buildings is heavily targeting the education sector with a modular system designed for larger projects. The firm’s Swiftplan product can deliver multi-storey solutions...
Work underway on £18.3m build of new West Lothian school
CONSTRUCTION is underway on the £18.3 million build of the new East Calder Primary School, West Lothian Council has said.
Hub South East is delivering...
Time to take a long-term view on energy efficient schools
Joanne Hemmings, associate at Holmes Miller, discusses making Passivhaus the ‘new normal’ when it comes to designing education buildings in Scotland
WITH the usual hint...
East Renfrewshire Council announces next stage of Neilston school transformation
RESIDENTS are being asked to help shape plans for a new learning campus in Neilston, which will locate Neilston and St Thomas' primaries on...
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...
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...
Newly refurbished school ready for pupils in Grantown
STAFF and pupils at Grantown Primary School are celebrating the completion of works at their newly refurbished school.
The Highland Council project was led by...
Two Fife schools to be demolished
WORK to demolish the old Woodmill and St Columba's high schools in Dunfermline has been given the go ahead by Fife Council.
The decision comes...
Robertson looks to replicate success on University of Glasgow framework
THE University of Glasgow has reappointed Robertson Construction Central West to its construction framework agreement for a third consecutive time.
The firm's appointment to Lot...
Dairy Nexus officially opened at SRUC’s Barony Campus
MINISTERS from the UK and Scottish governments have officially opened a new multi-million pound facility near Dumfries designed to boost innovation and sustainability in...
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...
