Entries by Lyn

Construction begins at revolutionary first secure school

Construction is under way at the country’s first secure school – a brand new custodial facility for young people with education at its heart and helping to turn young offenders away from a life of crime. New world-leading approach to youth custody takes shape Education placed at heart of new ‘school within prison walls’ to […]

Helping create the ideal learning and working environment

Helping create the ideal learning and working environment for creative talent   Manchester Metropolitan University’s new £35m SoDA (School of Digital Arts) Building aims to create an ideal learning venue for digital creatives. Gilberts Blackpool is helping deliver the most appropriate environment within. Built by Kier Construction with M&E services provided by Dodd Group, the […]

McAvoy announces multi-million-pound investment programme

McAvoy announces multi-million-pound investment programme to create one of the newest modular fleets in the UK and Ireland McAvoy, which was acquired by certain funds managed by Blantyre Capital in February 2020, has announced a substantial investment to expand its modular fleet with a new ‘SmartSpace’ product range. The investment will more than double the […]

WIN AN IPAD: Complete the Fire Safety Survey

Here at Briton, we’re working to find out the most common fire safety issues for people operating in your education buildings, and we’re hoping your answers will help! We’ll use what you tell us to help inform people that work in and maintain these buildings as to how they can be better prepared for fire […]

The Direct Award Approach to Funding

The education sector is well versed in procuring built environment work. However, current market constraints, the latest statistics on the level of work needed across school estates and the lack of associated funding means that it will not be an easy road for many. Emma Hesbrook, regional manager at national framework provider Pagabo, discusses how […]

London apprentices show off their skills at bricklaying contest

After a successful launch in 2021, the second Forterra London Apprentice Challenge recently took place at Lewisham College. The contest saw 18 London-based apprentice bricklayers compete to show off their newly learned skills through a selection of challenges. Jack Simmons from Swift Brickwork achieved first place in the individual competition, Shaun Wigzell from Flahive Brickwork […]

Solar developer to power up pupils’ sustainable development

Childen’s charity and solar developer to power up pupils’ sustainable development… Schools nationwide are being urged to get involved in a programme that equips young people with the skills, confidence and opportunities to lead change and sustainability contributions. Specialist solar project development company, Ortus Energy, is partnering with leading UK children’s charity, The Youth Sport […]

500 Schools to be refurbished but over 1000 nominated

School rebuilding plans fall ‘woefully short’, say leaders The School Rebuilding Programme was launched with a commitment to replace or refurbish buildings at 500 schools but over 1,000 have been nominated for it Plans to commit £1 billion to rebuild 61 more schools as part of a government programme fall “woefully short” of what is […]

First Announcement of New Education Secretary

Sixty-one schools across the country are set to receive state of the art rebuilds or refurbishments that will transform education for their pupils. In his first announcement as Education Secretary, James Cleverly confirmed the investment to provide thousands of children access to new, modern classrooms as part of the Prime Minister’s flagship School Rebuilding Programme. […]