An East Yorkshire school has officially unveiled its new teaching block marking a major step in its redevelopment journey. Guests at the opening event at Woldgate School, in Pocklington, were treated to a guided tour of the state-of-the-art, three-storey building, which has recently welcomed 1,200 students who moved in a few weeks ago. The response […]
Dozens of free school projects have been shelved as the Department for Education (DfE) redirects funding to expand special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision in mainstream schools. Education secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed at least £3bn will be spent creating new specialist places in existing schools, including calm and purpose-built spaces designed for children with […]
The 32,700 sq ft Hamilton Building and the 42,200 sq ft Conway Centre on Conway Street have been sold by the council, with Liverpool-based asset manager Accelerate Property Group scooping up both four-storey buildings. Wirral Council’s director of regeneration and place, in consultation with Jill Travers, director of law and corporate services, negotiated the sale […]
Breathing Buildings is set to showcase its complete ventilation solution of natural, hybrid, and mechanical ventilation for schools, colleges, and universities on stand 208 at the Education Estates Exhibition and Conference. Taking place at the Manchester Central venue on 14-15 October 2025, the event combines a two-day conference with an exhibition displaying innovative solutions for […]
Fife Council’s new Dunfermline Learning Campus is setting the path for the nation’s Net Zero Public Building Standard, using Passivhaus Classic as a baseline. Gilberts Blackpool has played a pivotal background role in turning the objective into a reality. Core objectives in the building services design has been low carbon consumption, internal comfort and good […]
Working with architect, Studio Dera, and contractor, IMS Building Solutions, Style was recently specified to divide the new teaching hall at Waltham Forest College in London, quickly allowing two separate rooms to be created. Meeting the criteria for a simple, yet highly effective, solution to divide the expansive space, Style recommended its popular Multiroll system. […]
Thorn Lighting proudly unveils College 2, the next-generation luminaire designed to transform educational environments. Building on the legacy of its best-selling predecessor, College 2 is engineered to meet the evolving needs of modern learning spaces, offering exceptional performance, energy efficiency, visual comfort, and flexible installation options. Key Features and Benefits of College 2 Combines low-glare […]
Material Source Studio in Manchester serves as a hub of innovation and inspiration for built environment professionals. Featuring installations from over 50 leading brands, the space offers a dynamic mix of product showcases, seminars, workshops, CPDs, and networking facilities. The studio is designed to foster creativity while providing a comfortable, collaborative environment for designers and […]
Two Tyneham 290HT 27kW air source heat pumps from Hamworthy Heating – a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products – have been installed in cascade for underfloor heating in a new extension at a primary school in Cambridge. To accurately meet the heating requirements of the new school extension […]
Working directly with Nottingham University, TORMAX recently completed a new automatic entrance into the David Ross Sports Village. This popular facility experiences high levels of pedestrian traffic so TORMAX recommended their robust, technologically advanced iMotion 2202.A door drives to automate the two sets of bi-parting sliding glass doors. Offering a complete package from door design, […]