Entries by Charlotte Westwood

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Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust optimistic one year on from RAAC crisis

With the autumn term underway, Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, severely affected by the RAAC crisis in 2023, is embracing a positive future — providing inspiring learning environments for pupils and staff, investment and job creation in the region. A year after the education sector was forced to close schools and relocate many classrooms, following […]

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Planning for schools development

Comment by Lucy Anderson, Associate Director, Boyer, part of Leaders Romans Group.  The new Labour government’s intention to charge VAT on school fees is just one reason why independent schools are looking to make savings. Economising without impacting quality is not just necessary in view of this shock to school finances, it’s simply good business […]

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Invisible door automation opens historic Oxford College entrance

The Grade II listed dining hall at Pembroke College, Oxford University has undergone a significant upgrade. Architects Walters & Cohen, in collaboration with Glasstec, has addressed the issue of draughts from the hall’s heavy timber doors by installing an elegant yet highly functional, self-opening glazed entrance door.  This creative solution incorporates a TORMAX iMotion 1401 […]

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Power up your projects with IronmongeryDirect

As educational facilities approach the end of the academic term, facilities managers and tradespeople may be looking ahead to the maintenance and repairs that are needed over the summer break. Leading specialist retailer IronmongeryDirect can streamline the procurement process, with everything from complete fire door kits to access control hardware, and electrical products – all […]

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For an efficient, space-saving solution, the only way is Upton

With challenges such as financial demands and space constraints being a key consideration for many heating and hot water projects in school buildings, compact modular condensing boilers such as the Upton boiler from Hamworthy are a game changer. This space-saving modular boiler can efficiently deliver more than 1MW output on less than 1m² footprint. Packing power and efficiency […]

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Manor Drive Academy chooses fermacell® for new school development

As part of the Manor Drive Academy development in Peterborough, architects Jestico + Whiles and contractor Raimondas Petrulis have specified the unique building board fermacell® for the ceilings and walls in its new sports hall. Part of a range of products by James Hardie, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of building materials, fermacell® is […]

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TRILUX Lights to Inspire Innovation, Team Interactions and Automation

The University of Edinburgh’s Usher Building at Edinburgh BioQuarter’s health innovation district, provided TRILUX with the perfect opportunity to showcase its innovative lighting and control solutions. The Vision: Transforming Health Through Light Located within The University of Edinburgh’s College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, the Usher Institute aims to transform health in society by working […]

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North Ayrshire sees first Passivhaus school

Irvine’s newest school has now been open a month – with pupils and staff setting into their new surroundings. Built by Robertson Construction North West, the school opened in August and as part of the council’s ambitious net-zero drive, is the first ‘Passivhaus’ school in the region. Passivhaus Standard delivers buildings which provide a high […]