A major milestone in Scottish education has been achieved with the opening of the Dunfermline Learning Campus in West Fife.
Purpose-built to inspire learning, the state-of-the-art facility spans 26,666 m² and accommodates 2,700 pupils and 246 staff, making it the UK’s largest building constructed to Passivhaus standards.
Gerflor has played a key role in the project’s success, supplying over 14,000 m² of high-performance flooring solutions including Taraflex sports flooring, DLW Marmorette Linoleum, Tarasafe Safety flooring, and Powershock 300 rubber tiles.
Alongside this, Gradus accessories including stair nosings and a variety of trim finishes were also supplied, the combined package of products from both Gerflor and Gradus were specified for their exceptional durability, safety, and style to meet the needs of the various areas across the facility.
Maggie Smith, Scotland Team Leader at Gerflor, said: “We were able to offer a comprehensive flooring and accessories package that not only met the project’s functional and aesthetic requirements but also delivered significant cost efficiencies.
“By tailoring our solution to align with the budgetary goals without compromising on quality, we demonstrated the value of working with a supplier who can provide both innovation and cost-effectiveness.”
Installation was managed by Veitchi Flooring, renowned for their expertise in large-scale projects. Jamie Cargill, Contracts Supervisor at Veitchi, commented: “We recommended Gerflor and Gradus products because of their exceptional design appeal, durability, performance, and competitive price point, key factors in delivering an effective overall solution.
“The project was completed on schedule, maintaining the highest standards of workmanship.”
Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, Jenny Gilruth, commented, “This is an important milestone for the Dunfermline Learning Campus, and I know that the new school building will be of significant benefit to pupils, teachers and the local community.”
Her statement reflects the broader impact of the project, highlighting its long-term value to the educational experience and for the area as a whole.
The campus is now a modern hub for education and community activity, with sports facilities accessible to pupils, staff, and the wider public.
Maggie Smith added: “The client is delighted with the finish and overall performance of our world-class products.”
