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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Diamond Build PLC has secured a £4.4m contract to refurbish a Surrey-based primary school. Located in Guildford, Bramley Oak Academy caters for boys aged 5-11 with Special, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The project will enable the school to reach wider numbers of children requiring SEMH support and provide a more suitable environment for […]
Together, the organisations delivered a ‘Career Carousel’ event for 30 school children in Knowsley, Merseyside. Positive Footprints, a charitable organisation raising the aspirations of school children across the UK, teamed up with Fusion21 this week to deliver a ‘Career Carousel’ event for Yew Tree Primary School in Knowsley. Research shows that many children have already […]
NZB to deliver zero-carbon project for Rugeley’s Hart School Net Zero Buildings (NZB) is set to start on site with a next-generation net zero carbon energy school in Rugeley, designed to stand the test of time and with sustainability at its heart. The Hart School is part of the growing Creative Education Trust and teaches pupils […]
Leeds College Launches Construction Course for Football-Lovers! Leeds College of Building may have scored the perfect course after launching a unique programme aimed at students interested in building… but who love football too. The College is now enrolling for a BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Construction & the Built Environment, which incorporates an additional Level 1 Award […]
Overview When it came to the design of a new classroom block and assembly hall at a leading independent school in Essex, an approach that both complemented and enhanced the school’s original 19th century construction was a key element of the project brief. Founded in 1557, Brentwood School has carried out a number of refurbishment […]