Liberton High School

by Jazziemack | Nov 25, 2025

Liberton High School – Community Hub & Net-Zero Passivhaus Learning Estate

Project – Liberton High School – Community Learning & Sports Hub
Client – FES
Main Contractor – Balfour Beatty

This major new development provides an opportunity to create a modern, inclusive, net zero–carbon community campus to replace the existing Liberton High School. Designed as a lifelong learning and sports hub, the facility will support 1,200 students and co-locate key public services—including an NHS GP surgery—with direct links to active travel routes, green infrastructure and public transport networks.

The Council has committed all future learning estate investments to be delivered to full Passivhaus standards, ensuring the new Liberton High School is designed for maximum energy efficiency, low carbon consumption and long-term sustainability supporting the city’s 2030 Net Zero target and responding to the Climate Emergency.

Key Components

Western Insulation is delivering a comprehensive high-performance insulation package, including:

Thermal insulation to all internal heating and domestic pipework
Full insulation works to plantrooms, risers and valve mats
Thermal insulation and weather protection to all external ductwork
Robust weatherproofing for AHUs and AHSPs
Trace heating applied to all external pipework and valves
Installation aligned with strict Passivhaus criteria to optimise energy performance

Our Contribution

Reduced heat loss across the building
Improved system efficiency
Enhanced sustainability and environmental performance
Long-lasting resilience of mechanical systems

Our Say

“Western Insulation is progressing through the new Liberton High School development, working under Balfour Beatty and FES ahead of its scheduled opening in 2026. Our insulation package covers all internal and external thermal insulation, full plantroom treatments, weather-protected AHU systems and complete trace-heating works. This project further demonstrates our commitment to supporting Passivhaus standards, improving energy efficiency and helping deliver sustainable, low-carbon educational facilities for the future.”

South West Fife High School

by Jazziemack | Nov 25, 2025

South West Fife High School – £88m Passivhaus Secondary School Development

Project – South West Fife High School
Client – FES
Main Contractor – BAM Construction

The new £88m South West Fife High School, being delivered by hub East Central Scotland, is scheduled to open in 2026 and will replace the existing Inverkeithing High School. Built on the former Rosyth Fleet Grounds, the three-storey school will accommodate around 1,800 pupils, providing a modern, energy-efficient learning environment.

Designed to meet full Passivhaus principles, the new facility will use approximately 75% less energy than a standard UK new-build school. This ensures exceptional thermal performance, reduced heat loss, and significantly lower carbon emissions.

Gary Bushnell, CEO of hub East Central Scotland, highlighted that the school will benefit from excellent natural daylight, superior comfort levels, consistent internal temperatures, and a continuous supply of fresh air—key elements of the Passivhaus approach. These attributes also support Fife Council’s wider net-zero strategy.

Key Components

Western Insulation is delivering a full package of specialist insulation and trace-heating works including:

Thermal insulation to ductwork, heating pipework, domestic services, and all plantrooms
Thermal insulation and weather protection to all AHUs and AHSPs
Trace heating applied to all external pipework and valves
Installation to meet strict Passivhaus performance requirements
Coordination with BAM Construction and FES on programme, quality, and service efficiency

Our Contribution

Heat-retention performance
Energy efficiency across all systems
Environmental compliance
Long-term sustainability and operational reliability

Our Say

“Western Insulation is delighted to be working once again with BAM Construction and FES on the new South West Fife High School, scheduled for completion in 2026. Our insulation package covers all internal and external thermal insulation, weather-protected AHU systems and full trace-heating integration. This ongoing project reinforces our commitment to delivering high-performance insulation solutions that reduce heat loss, improve energy efficiency and support modern Passivhaus construction standards.”

WSC Dunfermline

by Jazziemack | Nov 25, 2025

WSC Dunfermline – World’s Largest Passivhaus Certified School

Project – WSC Dunfermline
Client – FES
Main Contractor – BAM Construction

BAM UK & Ireland’s Woodmill High School and St Columba’s RC High School, part of the Dunfermline Learning Campus in Fife, has officially become the largest Passivhaus-certified educational building in the world. The contractor built a Passivhaus Classic dual secondary school building in Dunfermline under one roof for Fife Council.

The school has recorded an airtightness of 0.45m3/(hr-m3)@50Pa air changes per hour, meaning less than half of the air inside the building is replaced by outside air due to leakage each hour. This improves heat retention and energy efficiency.
The project has received certification from the independent Passivhaus Institute, making it the largest certified building in the world in the school, college and university categories.

Key Components

Western Insulation delivered the full thermal insulation package, contributing to the project’s outstanding energy and performance outcomes. Our works included:

Thermal insulation across all key building areas
Integration with BAM Construction and FES throughout installation
Supporting Passivhaus performance requirements
Ensuring consistent quality and airtightness across the full specification

Our Contribution

Exceptional thermal performance
Industry-leading energy efficiency
Consistent delivery to Passivhaus standards

Our Say

“Western Insulation was proud to work alongside BAM Construction and FES on the world’s largest Passivhaus-certified educational building. Completing the full thermal insulation package on time and to the highest standards, we are delighted to have contributed to a project that sets a new benchmark for sustainable design and operational efficiency.”

HMP Barlinnie Prison, Glasgow

by Jazziemack | Nov 25, 2025

HMP Glasgow – Major Replacement for HMP Barlinnie

Project – HMP Glasgow
Client – FES
Main Contractor – Kier Group

Kier has been awarded a £683.8m contract by the Scottish Government to deliver a major new prison development that will replace Scotland’s largest and oldest facility, the 143-year-old HMP Barlinnie. The new HMP Glasgow will provide a high-specification, modern and secure environment designed to reduce reoffending and support a safe working environment for staff.

The new prison will accommodate 1,344 inmates and is scheduled for completion in 2028. Kier has been on site since October 2023 undertaking early remediation works on the complex brownfield site, formerly home to an industrial gasworks, to prepare it for the main construction phase.

Located close to Glasgow city centre, the project brings significant benefit to the city by transforming disused land while maximising local employment and supply chain involvement.

Key Components

Western Insulation is undertaking the full thermal insulation package for:

House Blocks A, B, C, D, E, ACU & CSY Buildings
Pre-assembled M&E service modules, risers and plantrooms
Both on-site and off-site works in collaboration with FES

Our Contribution

Reduced construction time
Improved sustainability
Enhanced consistency and quality control

Our Say

“Western Insulation is proud to support Kier and FES on the delivery of the new HMP Glasgow facility. Our team is providing the full thermal insulation package across multiple house blocks and critical M&E modules, ensuring the highest standards of quality, efficiency and performance. This project represents a major investment in Scotland’s justice infrastructure, and we are pleased to contribute our expertise to such an important development.”