Cullen House

Cullen House

by | Nov 30, 2025

Cullen House – Purpose-Built Student Accommodation, 225 Bath Street, Glasgow

Project – Cullen House – 225 Bath Street, Glasgow
Client – Stothers
Main Contractor – Graham

Cullen House marks a major new addition to Glasgow’s city-centre student living offering, transforming a former 1970s office block into a modern 12-storey purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development for iQ Student Accommodation. Designed by Glasgow architects Cooper Cromar and delivered by GRAHAM, the project will provide high-quality homes and amenity spaces for students from summer 2025.

The new development delivers 551 bedrooms across a contemporary multi-storey structure, complemented by a wide selection of amenities including rooftop terraces with panoramic views, a gaming arcade, cinema room, private dining suites and dedicated study zones. Its central Bath Street location places residents at the heart of the city’s academic, cultural and social environment.

Key Components

Western Insulation provided the full thermal insulation package throughout the building, supporting performance, efficiency and compliance across all mechanical services.

Our scope included:

  • Thermal insulation to all domestic pipework
  • Insulation to ductwork and acoustic drainage
  • Coordination with GRAHAM and Stothers to maintain programme and quality
  • High-standard installation fully aligned with modern PBSA specifications
Our Contribution
  • Energy efficiency and system performance
  • Long-term reliability of mechanical systems
  • Acoustic and thermal comfort throughout the building
Our Say

“Western Insulation was proud to support GRAHAM and Stothers on the Cullen House development. Delivering the complete thermal insulation package to this major PBSA project, we ensured all mechanical systems were installed efficiently, safely and to a consistently high standard—supporting the creation of modern, high-quality student accommodation in the heart of Glasgow.”

HMP Barlinnie Prison, Glasgow

HMP Barlinnie Prison, Glasgow

by | 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.”