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...
Construction trade body makes further inroads into the education sector
TRADE association SELECT has announced it has welcomed the University of St Andrews into its membership.
One of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world,...
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...
Jedburgh campus recognised at international awards ceremony
THE £32 million Jedburgh Grammar Campus project was recognised at the Partnership Awards 2020 after scooping a silver Award in the Best Education category.
Organised...
Plans submitted for new Chryston Community Hub
ROBERTSON Construction Central West has submitted a planning application to North Lanarkshire Council, on behalf of hub South West, for the new Chryston Community...
Contractor set to be announced for Dundee community campus build
DUNDEE City Council is to consider a tender to appoint Robertson Construction Tayside to build the new East End Community Campus.
The project will replace...
Fife firm completes £1m fit-out contract at new £68m campus
DUNFERMLINE-based fit-out specialist Deanestor has completed a contract worth over £1 million for Morrison Construction for the manufacture and installation of fixed furniture for The Barony...
Maxi lands £1.6m Stirling school extension project
MAXI Construction has secured a £1.6 million contract to deliver an extension to Borestone Primary School in Stirling.
The single-storey extension will provide two classrooms...
Glasgow city centre site transferred to University of Strathclyde
GLASGOW City Council has agreed to the transfer of a city centre site to the University of Strathclyde.
The site - bordered by North Portland...
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...
Contractor creates new play area after protected species found in school playground
A civil engineer and building contractor has created a new play facility for a Glasgow primary school while simultaneously protecting water voles which set...
Study shows Scotland leads the way on education and hospitality construction projects
THE March Super Sectors report from Barbour ABI has revealed the pipeline for Scotland’s education and hospitality construction sectors is the healthiest in the...
Schools to inspire a new generation of learners
THE days of schools containing little more than a collection of identical classrooms with four walls and a door are long gone. Today’s educational...
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...
Deanestor completes £1.8m Winchburgh Campus furniture and fit-out contract
DUNFERMLINE-based furniture and fit-out specialist Deanestor has completed a £1.8 million contract for Morrison Construction at the new Winchburgh Campus in West Lothian.
The project...
Three West Lothian schools set for £10m repair works
WEST Lothian Council is to invest £10 million to fix structural issues at three schools in the area.
The works will see construction issues addressed...
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...
Firm helps Glasgow school protect new ducklings from foxes
PORTAKABIN (Scotland) has built a raised duck house for Stepps Primary School after pupils sent a letter to the firm.
The firm is currently part...
Maxi to deliver retrofit works at Liberton Nursery
MAXI Construction has secured a £1.9 million contract from The City of Edinburgh Council to deliver retrofit works to Liberton Nursery.
The Victorian building is...
