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...
Build of ‘world class’ research and learning facility in Edinburgh reaches highest point
THE build of a 'world class' research and teaching facility at the Edinburgh BioQuarter has reached its highest point.
Being built by McLaughlin & Harvey,...
New £64m Galashiels Academy officially opens
THE new £64 million Galashiels Academy has officially opened its doors. Morrison Construction was main contractor on the Scottish Borders Council project, with Hub...
Sustainable and placemaking principles to the fore at new £16m Aberdeen primary school
CONSTRUCTION of the £16 million Scott Brownrigg-designed Milltimber Primary School in Aberdeen has been completed.
Designed for Aberdeen City Council, the new facility, built by...
Community wealth building brings benefits to Fife
COMMUNITY wealth building is helping to create a fairer Fife, the region's local authority has said.
Community wealth building is an initiative where the local...
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...
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...
New Passivhaus primary school set to open in Irvine
ROBERTSON Construction Central West has completed the new £21 million Montgomerie Park Primary School in Irvine for North Ayrshire Council.
The facility - the first...
Robertson to lead build of Scotland’s National Centre for Music
ROBERTSON Construction Central East has been appointed construction partner for the development of Scotland’s National Centre for Music in the former Royal High School...
Work starts on Scotland’s first Passivhaus nursery
MORRISON Construction has started work on Scotland's first purpose-built Passivhaus nursery.
The £1.5 million West Lothian Council project, led by hub South East, will provide...
Airdrie primary schools set for extension
HUB south West has signed a design and build project with Linear Design & Construct (LDC) to undertake an extension of the All Saints...
External air barrier solution earns top marks on Scottish school projects
BLAIRGOWRIE-based Proctor Group has revealed how the firm’s Wraptite external air barrier solution has helped several new Scottish school construction projects to successfully achieve...
Edinburgh Council unveils plans for Scotland’s first passivhaus high school
THE City of Edinburgh Council has unveiled plans for the build of Scotland's first passivhaus high school.
Construction of the new Currie Community High School...
Praise for Edinburgh Innovation Hub contractor
HERON Bros has been hailed for the speed at which it is constructing the new Edinburgh Innovation Hub.
Being delivered in a partnership between East...
‘Stimulating flexible spaces’ at the heart of Maybole Community Campus
THE new Maybole Community Campus in South Ayrshire has officially opened.
The facility was designed by BDP and delivered by hub South West Scotland, with...
Firm completes first phase of £11.5m contract at new Winchburgh campus
CASTLE Building Services has completed the first stage of mechanical and electrical works on the £60 million Winchburgh school campus.
The development is part of...
Tilbury Douglas breaks ground on Mearns Castle High School project
TILBURY Douglas has officially marked the start of work on the refurbishment and extension of Mearns Castle High School in Newton Mearns.
The project will...
Local firm to carry out £1.7m works on West Lothian schools
TWO West Lothian schools are to benefit from major improvement works in a £1.7 million renovation and extension programme.
Kirkhill Primary in Broxburn will see...
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...
Bunkabin eyes Scottish education sector growth
PORTABLE accommodation specialist Bunkabin is manufacturing a further seven of its bespoke diner solutions, after the innovation became the firm’s ‘go-to’ product – with...
