By Alastair Stannah, Managing Director, Stannah Lifts Distribution & Service. The digital switchover of telephone lines in the United Kingdom is happening now. By 2025, Openreach will have phased out all copper analogue telephone lines in favour of optical fibre networks. Many building managers may already be aware of the need to change phone lines […]
At Glasdon, we have over 60 years’ experience in designing, manufacturing and supplying essential products which can improve spaces, enhance site safety and help to support waste management systems. Litter Bins Glasdon produce an extensive range of litter bins to help ensure that students, staff and visitors dispose of their litter correctly. Our bins […]
Cost effective roof drainage & eaves solutions – top marks for aluminium When it’s a building site. Two of the primary aims of our education system in the UK are: • comprehensive learning • safety Alutec will now consider the impact something as simple as building material choice could have on the learning environment. […]
Photos: Students at Dalmain Primary School in Lewisham, London, in front of their new ground source heat pump – a renewable and much cheaper source of energy. Credit: Dalmain School and Simple behaviour changes could save schools a lot of money but the most significant savings in bills and carbon will come from retrofitting – […]
Demand for school and college places and the buildings needed to accommodate learners is rising in the UK. However,with funding at a premium, those tasked with making safe, inspiring educational spaces face tough decisions. Modular buildings offer a cost effective and less disruptive alternative than traditionally constructed buildings. They can be made to fit your […]
by Nelo Neves, Ledvance Managing Director, UK and Ireland. Lighting is integral to creating a comfortable and energising space for learning. Installations in education facilities should not just encourage an activating environment, but reduce energy and maintenance costs at the same time. At LEDVANCE, we are always looking ahead to design a product portfolio that […]
Pickerings specialise in the hire, lease and sale of temporary and permanent modular classrooms and buildings for schools and educational institutions. We are delighted to announce our first order placed following the launch of our new Principal range of Modular Buildings designed specifically for the Education Sector. The Principal range is available nationwide and offers […]
Brett Martin is set to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings around the world with a remarkable new Polycarbonate glazing product largely based on bio-circular attributed material such as used cooking oil, produced in a ISCC Plus certified mass balanced approach. Called Marlon BioPlus, the new sheet offers a major carbon footprint reduction by […]
Two into one does go with advancements to Gilberts’ natural ventilation accessories in line with changes to Building Regulations and guidance. Its latest Series VN-S unit not only addresses noise attenuation into the internal space but is also fully non-combustible. The Series VN-S range of acoustic silencers for natural ventilation provide sound reduction with […]
With a new framework provider required midway through New College Durham’s ambitious Institute of Technology (IoT) refurbishment and new build, Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC) – a regional business unit of public sector construction framework provider LHC – stepped in to provide an efficient, reliable service to ensure timely handover for teaching. The project New College […]