Edinburgh set for build of Scotland’s first Passivhaus high school
PLANNING permission has been granted for the build of the new Currie Community High School in Edinburgh.
The campus will be the first Passivhaus-designed high...
Meeting the modern university demands
A senior partner at Thomas & Adamson has said he believes the build of new student accommodation developments will be the biggest growth area...
Placing learners at heart of school builds is key
CARBON and quality are two of the main considerations when it comes to building modern schools in Scotland, according to Craig Bridges, strategic business...
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....
BAM Construction nears completion of ‘outstanding’ £7m school
BAM Construction is set to complete its build of the new £7 million Cedarbank School in Livingston later this month.
Being delivered alongside hub South...
Construction begins on £20 million Chryston community hub
WORK has started on a £20 million community hub in Chryston, which has been tipped to deliver a modern learning environment and 'state-of-the-art' health...
Modular building specialist delivers Ayr carbon neutral nursery project
MODULAR building specialist Portakabin (Scotland) has completed a carbon neutral nursery project in Ayr.
The firm was awarded the South Ayrshire Council project just before...
Stirling University set for build of ‘world class’ facility featuring tropical aquarium
PLANS have been approved for the £17 million build of a 'world class' aquaculture research facility at the University of Stirling.
The National Aquaculture Technology...
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...
First of three £62m West Lothian school builds to open in August
THE new Winchburgh Academy is to open to pupils in August, West Lothian Council has announced.
It is one of three schools, alongside Sinclair Academy...
Green light for build of new East Renfrewshire learning campus
PLANS for the build of a new learning campus, which will bring two East Renfrewshire primary schools and a nursery on a shared space,...
Building services package of works underway at West Lothian school
BUILDING services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has started a package of works at Pinewood School in Blackburn, West Lothian.
The firm was appointed by BAM Construct...
Bulk of West Lothian’s £62m property investment to be spent on schools
WEST Lothian Council is to invest £62.6 million in property during 2022/23 - with the majority being spent on improving its school estate.
The investment...
Work underway on £6.8m two-storey extension at Kilmarnock school
FLEMING Buildings Ltd has commenced work on the £6.8 million build of an extension and complete refurbishment at Crosshouse Primary School and Communication Centre.
The...
Moray aims for targeted approach in £300m school scheme
A series of drop-in sessions are to take place in Moray, as the area's council looks to ensure its £300 million learning estate strategy...
Groundbreaking ceremony held at site of £180m Dunfermline Learning Campus site
A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place at the site of the build of the new £180 million Dunfermline Learning Campus.
Although enabling works led by...
Minister for children and young people visits £50m Maybole Community Campus build
SCOTLAND'S minister for children and young people has visited the construction site of the Maybole Community Campus.
Clare Haughey MSP was given a tour of...
Build of ‘architecturally striking’ school in East Kilbride moves step closer
THE build of a new primary school in East Kilbride has moved a step closer following the approval of the full business case by...
Highland firms back build of new school playground
TWO Highland construction firms have joined forces to back the build of a new playground at Milton of Leys Primary School in Inverness.
Morrison Construction...
Work complete on build of new Skye nursery
WORK has been completed on the build of Bun-Sgoil Shlèite's new nursery building in Skye.
James MacQueen Building Contractors and R.HOUSE undertook the works to...
