Balfour Beatty to start main construction work on Fife College Campus

BALFOUR Beatty has revealed that main construction is scheduled to start later this month on a new learning campus in Dunfermline. The contractor has been...

Work begins on build of ‘world class’ Health Innovation Hub in Govan

MORRISON Construction is leading the build of a 'world class' Health Innovation Hub in the Govan area of Glasgow. The University of Glasgow and Kadans...
Rector Sebastian Sandecki stands outside the new facility. Picture: DGS

Local firm leads creation of new facility at Wick High School

A new facility for children with additional support needs has been created by a local firm at Wick High School. GMR Henderson, on behalf of...

Construction starts on £35m Faifley campus

A sod-cutting ceremony has marked the start of building work at the new £35 million education and community campus in Faifley. Councillor Clare Steel (chair...

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...

Edinburgh Napier University’s expanded facility tipped to help next generation excel in construction

THE expansion of a technology facility at Edinburgh Napier University has been tipped to give the next generation of engineering and construction leaders 'every...

Maxi Construction to lead £1.3m GCU student accommodation refurbishment

MAXI Construction has secured the £1.3 million contract to refurbish Glasgow Caledonian University's (GCU) Caledonian Court. The work at the city centre student accommodation site...

‘World class’ music centre facilities hit the right note at University of St Andrews

WILL Rudd Davidson (Edinburgh) has provided details of some of the structural challenges faced during the build of the newly opened Laidlaw Music Centre...

Construction firm rebuilds outdoor learning classroom destroyed by fire

CITY Building has started work to rebuild an outdoor learning classroom that was destroyed by a fire at a primary school in the north of...
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Highland Council unveils £2 billion investment plan

THE Highland Council has approved an investment plan for the next 20 years worth £2 billion. Set to see wide ranging investment across communities in...

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...

Virtual events discuss opportunities for firms on North Lanarkshire school projects

HUB South West has held two virtual Meet the Buyer events, focused on upcoming North Lanarkshire projects. The organisation's Tier 1 contractors engaged with local...

New £40.9m Boclair Academy officially opened in Bearsden

AN official opening ceremony has been held after work was completed on the build of the new £40.9 million Boclair Academy in Bearsden. Wates Construction...

BDP earns conservation award for Ayr Grammar project

ARCHITECTURAL practice BDP has won a conservation accolade at this year’s GIA Awards for its Ayr Grammar Campus project. The project also received a commendation...

Green light for Passivhaus extension at Trinity Academy

THE City of Edinburgh Council has granted planning permission for a new Passivhaus extension at Trinity Academy. Listed building consent has also been obtained...
Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School. Image credit - Keith Hunter Photography

‘Exemplary’ Fife learning hub set to welcome first pupils

THE new Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School has officially opened its doors. Located within the new Dunfermline Learning Campus, this 'exemplary' learning...

£40m new Queensferry High School handed over

THE £40 million Queensferry High School has been completed ahead of the start of the new academic year. Delivered for the City of Edinburgh Council...

Scottish Government following ‘professional advice’ on RAAC issues

SCOTTISH ministers have been reassured that the current guidance of the Institution of Structural Engineers and risk-based approach around Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)...
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Significant progress made on Edinburgh’s Powderhall regeneration

FOUNDATIONS have been laid on the next phase of Edinburgh's Powderhall regeneration project. The news marks progress in the delivery of new homes and an...

University names new £60m learning hub after inspirational women

THE University of Strathclyde is to name its new £60 million learning hub after three inspirational women. Sitting at the heart of the Rottenrow Campus...