Maxi appointed to fourth West Lothian College project in two years
MAXI Construction has secured a contract to provide alteration works to two buildings within West Lothian College in Livingston.
This marks the contractor's fourth project...
Work underway on build of student accommodation in Glasgow
WORK is underway on the build of iQ Student Accommodation's latest purpose built student accommodation development in Glasgow city centre.
Located at 225 Bath Street,...
Clackmannanshire pupils tasked with designing outdoor space for new site
SECONDARY school pupils in Clackmannanshire are being invited to have a go at designing an outdoor health and wellbeing space for the new Wellbeing...
Clark Contracts completes external refurbishment of University of Strathclyde’s Curran Building
CLARK Contracts has completed a £2.3 million external refurbishment of the University of Strathclyde’s Curran Building.
The facility, which is home to the university’s Andersonian...
Maxi secures contract at Livingston campus
MAXI Construction has been awarded a contract by West Lothian Council for Phase 3 and 4 works at Ogilvie School Campus in Livingston.
The works...
Maxi to engage in redevelopment works at former Abington primary
MAXI Construction has been awarded a contract from South Lanarkshire Council for redevelopment works to the former Abington Primary School.
The project will create a...
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...
University to name wings of flagship £60m learning hub after inspirational women
THE University of Strathclyde is to name the two wings of its new £60 million campus building after inspirational women.
The flagship learning hub was...
Morgan Sindall completes student accommodation makeover in Glasgow
MORGAN Sindall Construction has completed its first project on the University of Glasgow’s capital projects framework, which involved the complete refurbishment of Maclay Residences.
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...
Balfour Beatty completes final phase of £42m Lossiemouth High School
THE final phase in the £42 million build of the new Lossiemouth High School has been completed by Balfour Beatty and hub North Scotland.
Phase...
Early engagement key to future-proofing buildings
By Andrew Thornton, associate director, Thomas & Adamson
THE roll out of free early years childcare across Scotland, alongside a rising population and ageing portfolio,...
Fixed price agreed for new East Calder school amidst ‘challenging’ market
WORK is set to start on the build of the new East Calder Primary School in April, West Lothian Council has announced.
Due to rising...
University of St Andrews launches revised accommodation plans
THE University of St Andrews is to submit new plans for the build of a multi-million pound student residence after the pandemic, global economic...
Island firms lead £2.3m university project
WORK is underway on a £2.3 million project to transform the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) to transform its North, West, and...
Building a stronger Scotland through education
By Michael Ross, chief executive of hub South West Scotland
In an ever-changing world, one constant remains - the power of education. It is the...
Work begins on build of £40m Edinburgh Innovation Hub
HERON Bros has commenced work on the build of the £40 million Edinburgh Innovation Hub.
The 7,200 square metre hub, which received planning permission last...
Contract Close achieved for three new Winchburgh schools
CONTRACT Close has been achieved for a new primary and two new secondary schools in Winchburgh.
Contract Close occurs when parties reach agreement on all documentation...
Major milestone for £28m Castlebrae Community Campus
A crucial milestone has been reached in the construction of the new £28 million Castlebrae Community Campus in Craigmillar.
City of Edinburgh Council depute leader, Cammy...
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...
