Did you know that the UK has the highest mesothelioma death rate for teachers? Latest facts and figures show the effects of asbestos in schools have reached an even higher death rate with teachers dying from mesothelioma. School Building Magazine editor Joe Bradbury discusses: After years of Tory austerity expenditure cuts, nearly half of teachers […]
An exciting new venue to enhance the teaching and learning experience at Durham University Zumtobel Group’s lighting brands Zumtobel and Thorn have supplied an energy efficient lighting scheme for Durham University’s new Teaching and Learning Centre at the Lower Mountjoy Building, a new £40 million construction that offers students the ideal space to study. […]
Having supplied floor coverings for education buildings for more than a century, Forbo Flooring Systems is pleased to announce a new solution, which completes its education portfolio: Sportline multi use. This new high-performance vinyl sheet has been designed specifically for multi-purpose sports and community halls. Meeting the requirements of Sports England and EN […]
Barry Roberts, National Specification Manager at Marshall-Tufflex explains what must be considered when specifying cable management systems for education settings to ensure they are fit for purpose, comply with the regulations, contribute to a safe and healthy environment and minimise the environmental impact of the new build or renovation projects. The right cable management solution […]
In a bid to tackle the skill shortage, the government have recently announced that there will be nine new Institutes of Technology, as well as a multi-million pound investment in skills and technical training, specifically targeted at upskilling Britain and creating opportunities for everyone. School Building Magazine editor Joe Bradbury investigates: It’s no secret that […]
Elliott Group Ltd, Carter Accommodation Ltd and Procomm Site Services Ltd, leaders in UK modular services and part of Modulaire Group, are today delighted to announce plans to unite under a common brand – Algeco[1]. UK customers will benefit from a stronger, better-integrated and structured organisation, with a renewed commitment to placing customer service excellence […]
Five architecural firms are working to come up with the best possible design for the replacement of Dumfries High School. And councillors this week requested reassurances from education chiefs that athletes and groups who use the David Keswick Centre won’t lose out when the construction work begins in 2024. At Tuesday’s education committee, Provost Tracey […]
Whitley Bay High School Plans to transform a North Tyneside school are set to be given the green light by councillors. The school revamp is part of the DfE’s School Rebuilding Programme The Department for Education has asked North Tyneside Council for permission to carry out a partial demolition project to make way for […]
Clare Haughey MSP, Minister for Children and Young People recently visited the construction site of the Maybole Community Campus. The Minister was given a tour of the South Ayrshire site as the £50 million learning campus starts to take shape. Work is progressing well, with one of the two all-weather pitches already in place and […]
Learning environments are some of the most important places, and the way they function is just as important as how they look. Mark Johnstone, Head of Commercial – UK, Middle East and Ireland, at Altro, considers the key criteria when specifying for primary schools. When it comes to specifying for education environments, there is a […]