The inaugural Modern Methods of Construction Awards recognises excellence in modular construction. TG Escapes Timber Frame Eco-Buildings were honoured to receive awards in two categories, winning both the ‘panelised system’ Project of the Year for their 10-classroom block at Ratcliffe college and the Public Sector Innovation of the Year for their innovative concept of a […]
By Bill Sinclair, technical director, Adveco. The most consistent issue we see in school hot water systems is oversizing, whether through a lack of understanding of application design or concerns over providing suitable backup to ensure system continuity. The result of oversizing is however always the same, unnecessary capital costs for system supply, installation and […]
Rise to the top of the class with TradeChoice Carpet & Flooring With the average school term in the UK lasting 195 days (or 39 weeks of the year) from wet winters to dry summers, school flooring endures a year-round strain. Prepare for a seamless transition by upgrading flooring during the summer break to avoid […]
Delivering outstanding educational outcomes for young people requires high quality teaching spaces. Whatever kind of nursery, school, college or university building you need, modular solutions for hire can be easily and quickly integrated into your existing estate. Here, Chris Coxon, from Algeco, looks at why, with ongoing pressure on capital budgets, more schools are choosing […]
Transforming the education sector with SmartSpace: McAvoy’s high-quality modular fleet for rental & sale McAvoy has been manufacturing and delivering a wide range of innovative and adaptable space solutions for more than 50 years during which time it has delivered more than 10million square feet of high-quality accommodation across a range of sectors including education. […]
New comprehensive guide to specifying acoustic solutions for the residential and education sector To support specifiers in selecting acoustic solutions for education and residential applications, ROCKWOOL® has launched ROCKWOOL SoundPro. The specialist guide combines technical data, product information and the latest regulatory advice in one place. aiding the specification of stone wool solutions for settings […]
A Mapei system has been used by Titan Flooring to promote a fast and safe floor installation at Sunningdale SEN School in Sunderland. The project, which included installation of vinyl and carpet tiles throughout the £12.5 million new-build school, was completed for Kier, a leading UK infrastructure services, construction and property group. Sunningdale SEN School is […]
Primary school gains 86 sq m of additional teaching space in just eight weeks A Shropshire primary school has gained an additional 86 sq m of teaching space following construction, by SJ Roberts Construction Ltd, of a new building that serves as an exemplar of cost and time efficient construction in challenging school environments. Short […]
As one of the top 100 universities in the world, Glasgow is continually investing in its facilities. One of the most significant developments in recent years was the opening of the £90m, state-of-the-art James McCune Smith learning and teaching hub, with space for over 2,500 students. Working with architects, HLM, and contractor, Multiplex, Style was […]
Construction work begins on Dundee’s new £100m community campus The new facility has been hailed by Dundee City Council as ‘the most important investment in the city’s future’ On the 21st of June, Jenny Gilruth MSP, Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, witnessed construction work beginning on an integrated educational and community facility for […]