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...
Green light for build of new Winchburgh school
PLANS have been approved for the build of a new non-denominational primary school in Winchburgh.
Morrison Construction is to lead the build of the school,...
University officially opens £118m ‘flagship’ research facility
THE University of Glasgow's new £118 million 'flagship' research facility has been officially opened by Nobel prize winning chemist, Professor Sir David MacMillan.
Built by...
Plans unveiled for major Passivhaus extension at historic Edinburgh school
PLANS have been launched for the second phase of development at Trinity Academy in the north of Edinburgh.
Both phases were designed by Holmes Miller,...
Maxi starts work on first CCS framework contract for West Lothian College
MAXI Construction has commenced work on a mezzanine level extension to the existing Skills Centre for West Lothian College in Livingston.
It is the firm's...
Morrison Construction to lead £55.3m Midlothian school refurbishment
MORRISON Construction has been appointed by Midlothian Council to refurbish and extend Penicuik High School.
The appointment marks the move from several years of planning...
£25m Ayr school officially opened
SCOTLAND'S deputy First Minister John Swinney has officially opened the new Queen Margaret Academy in Ayr.
Designed by BDP's Glasgow studio, the facility has been...
Build of new pavilion underway in Aberdeen
ELLON-based JKR Contractors has commenced work on the build of a new modern pavilion at Harlaw Playing Fields, on behalf of Aberdeen City Council.
The...
Contractors appointed for two major Borders education projects
BAM Construction and Morrison Construction have been appointed to deliver two major new education projects in the Scottish Borders.
BAM will be responsible for the...
Hub South East and Balfour Beatty take lead roles on Craighall and Blindwells schools
EAST Lothian Council has appointed development partner Hub South East to deliver two new primary schools at Craighall and Blindwells. Balfour Beatty has been...
Timber to take leading role in net zero schools
UK schools reportedly rack up a total energy bill of around £543 million each year, responsible for almost half of local authorities’ carbon emissions....
Alness firm secures £2m Inverness Campus contract
PAT Munro has secured a £2 million project to deliver infrastructure works at Inverness Campus.
The project will see the creation of roads and utilities...
Deanestor completes £3m education contract to give Inverurie pupils a bright future
DUNFERMLINE-based Deanestor has completed a £3 million furniture and fit-out contract at the new £55 million Inverurie Community Campus.
The contract was Deanestor’s third school...
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...
Clark Contracts shortlisted for two Learning Places Scotland Awards
CLARK Contracts has been nominated for two awards at the Learning Places Awards, which will be held at the Hilton Glasgow in November 2024.
The...
Views sought on design proposals for new Monifieth Learning Campus
THE team delivering the new Monifieth Learning Campus is seeking views regarding the pre-planning application design proposals.
Angus Council revealed the design reflects the outcomes...
Aberdeen named as UK’s cheapest city for private student accommodation
ABERDEEN has been named as the cheapest place for students to rent private accommodation in the UK.
The findings by StuRents, the UK's largest student...
Maxi to deliver RAAC roof replacement works at Edinburgh school
MAXI Construction has secured a £1.6 million contract from the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver RAAC roof replacement works at Pentland Primary School.
The...
Landowner and developer enjoy VIP tour of East Lothian primary school
LANDOWNERS who contributed to the creation of a new primary school in East Lothian have been given a VIP tour alongside the wider project’s...
Prestonpans school to use timber structure to mitigate RAAC risk
A new timber structure is to be put in place at Preston Lodge High School to support the existing roof after it was found...
