An Essex primary school has been forced to close its building for some pupils due to “issues” identified with its roof. Springfield Primary School in Chelmsford described the situation as “ever-changing” and the news came as a “total shock” to them. Parents of year five children at the school in Forsynthia Close were contacted last […]
A pioneering primary school, built by Powys County Council, has picked up a top award at Wales’ prestigious construction awards ceremony. Welshpool Church in Wales Primary School, which opened its doors in January 2021, won the Value Award at the Constructing Excellence in Wales Awards 2023. The awards ceremony, which are recognised across the Welsh […]
Eight new classrooms have been added to a Bedfordshire school to accommodate more youngsters from a growing community in the next term. Further facilities, including a rest area and multi-use hall, have been included in the two-storey extension to Wixams Tree Primary School. Improved outdoor playground areas, new green and creative areas, as well as […]
Marking Great Big Green Week 2023, award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group teamed up with Attleborough Primary School on Friday 16th June to deliver a unique sustainable craft event to celebrate the launch of its Eco Adventure Activity Book. The exciting educational event saw children from the school’s Eco Club greeted by Hill’s lovable site safety […]
The IAQ multi-sensor from Siemens Smart Infrastructure offers a key contribution to room automation with a simple insight into room conditions that helps to prioritise indoor air quality and create a healthy and productive environment. The sensor tracks seven key environmental factors in a single wall-mounted unit: fine dust (PM2.5), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon […]
Three primaries have closed in the past 10 days following the discovery of “crumbly” reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) as news emerged that a school building with the same problem has been shut for months. The Department for Education told the four schools, which are spread across Essex, Tyne and Wear and Newcastle, to shut […]
Shropshire MP Helen Morgan has raised the issue of underinvestment in rural school buildings with Education Minister Nick Gibb. The MP referred in the chamber to how she recently learned on a visit to the Corbet School in Baschurch that 25% of their teaching space is in old, demountable buildings – rather than permanent facilities […]
Alan Siggins, Managing Director of Airflow Developments and indoor ventilation expert, says: “As Clean Air Day approaches, concerns surrounding the quality of air indoors come back into focus. And it’s not before time. “Air pollution has been shown to have a significant impact on health and wellbeing. According to the WHO¹, ambient air pollution and […]
CONSTRUCTION of a “world class” primary school in the Borders will start next week. The £16.6 million plans for Earlston include an early years facility, as well as community spaces. The initial development will consist of a two-storey education block and reception which includes a community library, a café and multi-use shared spaces. Selkirkshire councillor […]
On Tuesday, June 20, make sure to join your colleagues and expert panelists for our FM NOW: Secure Buildings virtual summit! The FREE educational sessions will cover critical topics for facility security, including system integration, live events, and active shooters. Can’t make it to the live webinars? No worries! All registrants also receive a link […]