Innovation in Delivering a Sustainable Learning Space

Winner: Sciennes Primary School

Sciennes Primary School exemplifies innovation in sustainable learning spaces. Its historic context merges with modern design, fostering collaboration and academic excellence. The Passivhaus-certified extension prioritises air quality and energy efficiency, showcasing a commitment to eco-conscious practices and enhancing student well-being. This visionary project sets a new standard for sustainable education.

Contractor of the Year

Winner: Balfour Beatty

Our projects range from new build schools and colleges to refurbishments of century old listed buildings. Our clients know and trust our expert teams, not only do we pride ourselves on quality, but sustainability and social impact are equally key factors ensuring we leave a lasting legacy wherever we work.

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Client of the Year

Winner: University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh’s passion and direction is amply demonstrated by the Edinburgh Futures Institute project. This bold and ambitious endeavour centred on their conviction that something extraordinary could be created from the derelict Royal Infirmary. The magnificently refurbished building is not only education-focused, but also a high-quality community resource.

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Consultancy of the Year

Joint Winners: 

AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis united two leading Education sector service providers creating a fully cohesive ’whole-house’ offering. A leading industry voice with an unrivalled footprint and dominance of the Scottish Education sector supporting >£1bn construction investment nationally, we continue to lead-the-way exceeding client expectations in the provision of outstanding, stimulating, future-proofed learning-and-teaching spaces.

Goodson Associates

Our goal is to deliver cost-effective sustainable engineering solutions for our Clients which don’t just meet but exceed their expectations, both in terms of the financial and embodied carbon budget. This philosophy generates ‘flexible, efficient and inspiring’ spaces that our clients desire and more importantly…..that our children deserve.

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Pupil/Student Experience

Winner: Beatlie School Campus

The innovative new Beatlie Campus is significantly enhancing the learning, social experiences, and overall health and wellbeing of its pupils through its bespoke design tailored specifically for young people with severe and complex needs. Integrating state-of-the-art facilities and assistive technologies, it creates an inspiring learning environment where students are thriving.

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Inspiring Learning Spaces

Winner: Queen Margaret University Outdoor Learning Hub

We have co-created an inspiring place for people within the natural world. We are making and growing places that give rich and meaningful experiences for learning, activity and being. 

This is the beginning; acorns are being planted that will create impact far beyond the physical place of the QMU campus.

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Project of the Year

Winner: National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS)

NMIS is a world-leading centre of expertise in advanced manufacturing, fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and the public sector. It provides a captivating environment where knowledge and creativity is shared and explored. NMIS promotes a healthy, inclusive workplace, that supports users to be innovative, ambitious and bold in their work.

Refurbishment of the Year

Winner: Edinburgh Futures Institute

Nine years of meticulous restoration, refurbishment and extension has transformed Edinburgh’s beloved Category-A listed Royal Infirmary into Edinburgh Futures Institute. The University of Edinburgh now has inspiring and outward-looking space for education, research, multidisciplinary collaboration, data-led innovation, and partnership, alongside significantly enhanced public realm, and public-facing facilities.

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Supplier of the Year

Winner: SAV Systems

By delivering products that meet and exceed stringent Passivhaus standards and providing unwavering support to our customers, SAV Systems demonstrates a steadfast commitment to innovation and excellence in ventilation solutions. Our ongoing work with Morrison Construction underscores our pivotal role in advancing sustainable, energy-efficient building practices within the UK education sector.

Project of the Year - Inclusive Design

Winner: Beatlie School Campus

A special place, requiring a bespoke solution, Beatlie meets every child’s needs, including rebound therapy, life-skills, sensory spaces and indoor/outdoor links with nature. Utilising assistive technology, its inclusive design facilitates greater independence. Designed to be intuitive, joyful and stimulating, crucially Beatlie’s young people are thriving in their new learning space.

Recognition Award

Winner: Dr. Elaine Cook, West Lothian Council