Kier completes work on project forming part of university’s £1 billion campus investment
KIER Construction has completed work on what is believed to be the world's first dedicated biomedical engineering building.
The £15.5 million project, at the University...
Progress made on Highland school projects despite ‘extraordinary’ cost increases
THE Highland Council has said that 'immense' work has been undertaken to drive progress across ten major school projects in the area, despite the...
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...
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...
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...
Scotland earns top marks over Passivhaus progress
SCOTLAND is leading the way in the UK when it comes to embracing the Passivhaus international building standard – particularly in the education sector.
That’s...
CD Architects celebrate milestone in Aberdour campus plans
THE architects behind a proposed new school campus in Aberdour, Fife, have revealed their delight that the project is now progressing.
Project Scotland recently reported...
Schools to inspire a new generation of learners
THE days of schools containing little more than a collection of identical classrooms with four walls and a door are long gone. Today’s educational...
Scotland’s first Passivhaus leisure development opens in Blairgowrie
SCOTLAND'S first Passivhaus leisure development has officially been opened in Blairgowrie.
Designed by Holmes Miller, the £36 million project was delivered by Hub East Central...
Innovative school opts for aluminium systems
METAL Technology’s architectural aluminium systems were specified at Bertha Park High School in Perth, which is one of the most advanced schools around due...
Terms agreed for build of £40.9m school in Bearsden
TERMS have been agreed between the partners involved in the £40.9 million build of the new Boclair Academy in Bearsden.
The agreement was reached between...
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...
Edinburgh’s Old Royal Infirmary building reopens following transformation
THE doors to Edinburgh's transformed and revitalised Old Royal Infirmary building have officially opened.
Built in 1879, the city landmark housed the capital's main hospital...
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...
Highland Council warns school estate challenge ‘too great’ to manage on its own
THE leader of the Highland Council has warned that the 'scale of the challenge' relating to its school estate is 'too great' for the...
Glasgow city centre site transferred to University of Strathclyde
GLASGOW City Council has agreed to the transfer of a city centre site to the University of Strathclyde.
The site - bordered by North Portland...
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...
Pitch perfect: Trinity pupils welcome new sports centre
PUPILS and staff at Trinity Academy have celebrated the opening of its new sports and outdoor centre in Bangholm, Edinburgh.
An annual open day provided...
Contractors hailed for build of £20m Prestwick North Education Campus
AN official opening ceremony has taken place at Prestwick North Education Campus, some ten months after Morgan Sindall completed works on the £20 million...
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...
