Children from Undy Primary School visited a local building site to gain first-hand experience of the construction process. The excursion allowed the 60 year four pupils to glimpse into their local area’s development and better understand the steps behind housebuilding. The trip included a comprehensive tour of the Vistry site at Seymour Place in Undy, […]
Construction has begun on a new £50m joint campus for two south east Northumberland schools, one of Northumberland County Council’s flagship school projects. The ‘super-school’ in Seaton Delaval will become the new home of over 1,000 pupils at Astley Community High School and Whytrig Middle School, and its facilities will include a swimming pool and […]
In an innovative response to the ongoing conflict, Zaporizhzhia officials have announced plans to construct underground schools to ensure uninterrupted education for children in the region, highlighting both the resilience of communities in conflict zones and the challenges of maintaining essential services under such conditions. Adapting to Conflict: A New Approach to Education With the […]
Bradford College is laying the foundation for national Colleges Week 2024 (26 February – 1 March) with work getting underway on several large capital investment projects. Over the last two years, Bradford College has successfully secured nearly £29 million in funding. The considerable investment will enhance, refurbish, and build new aspirational facilities in the heart […]
Lisa Stephens, Product Manager for the Building Envelope at ROCKWOOL® UK, explains the fire performance considerations for multifunctional roofs. Flat roofs commonly house not just plant and HVAC equipment but energy efficiency infrastructure, social spaces, and much more. Increasingly, schools for example, and especially in crowded urban areas, are adding rooftop school gardens or playgrounds […]
For years, school restrooms have been viewed merely as functional spaces, often underestimated in the grand scheme of priorities. Here, Sophie Weston, Marketing Manager at Geberit, sheds light on why it’s time to take school toilets seriously. Washrooms, being one of the busiest areas in a school, require thoughtful design with a clear layout, ample […]
South Tyneside Council has approved an application to bulldoze the former Epinay Business and Enterprise School at Clervaux Terrace in the Jarrow area. Proposals were submitted this month and follow the school’s relocation to the former South Shields School site in 2022, following a multi-million-pound transformation project. Buildings at the original Epinay site have been […]
Modular construction stands out as an efficient method for creating contemporary and durable educational facilities. Choosing modular buildings over traditional construction brings numerous benefits, leading to a surge in modular schools nationwide. Whether it’s a single or multi-storey structure required, modular solutions offer adaptable designs, ensuring the creation of an ideal learning environment. Wernick Buildings […]
When it comes to constructing schools, colleges and universities, it’s important to balance aesthetic design with building safety. It’s about creating spaces that are not only safe and functional but also welcoming and inspiring for both staff and students. The new Academy Tien in The Netherlands strikes this balance perfectly, with Pyroguard’s fire safe solutions […]
Beacon Hill School serves students with high-dependency Special Educational Needs and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities. The brief from Newcastle City Council was to create a bespoke, stand-alone facility capable of accommodating 60 pupils. Collaboration was key to the project and TG Escapes engaged in numerous client sessions to gather feedback and insights from all […]