Both developments were contracted by Sir Robert McAlpine with architects Michael Laird and Reiach & Hall.

In the 1960s, the city corporation commissioned a new home for the College of Building on North Hanover Street.

The college originally was located in its present site since 1927, but it taught courses in trade and skills.

On the south bank of the River Clyde, construction was underway in 1967 for the Glasgow College of Nautical Studies.

Historic Scotland stated: “The buildings are prominent landmarks on the city centre skyline and their significance can be justifiably considered alongside a limited international cast, including Gio Ponti’s Pirelli Tower in Milan.”[9] In 2004, the College of Nautical Studies opened the brand new £1.8 million "Gateway" building to mark the 35 years of nautical education in Scotland.

[16] It offers courses in nautical science and engineering, and is situated on the south bank of the River Clyde.

It also offers Merchant Navy officer training up to Chief Engineer and Master Mariner level.

The City Campus, situated on Cathedral Street in Glasgow, was officially opened by Sophie, Countess of Wessex, in 2016.

The main contractor on both developments was Sir Robert McAlpine with architects Michael Laird and Reiach & Hall.

CitySA won the "College Student Association of the Year Award" in 2012 from NUS Scotland.

The libraries host a large collection of both print and digital resources for staff and students.