Lache Primary School is full of praise for Craig Brown, Adam Brown and David Stevenson, of Brown & Sons Roofing Specialist. A CHESTER primary school is full of praise for three contractors who carried out much-needed repairs on the school building – for free. Everyone at Lache Primary School wishes to say a big […]
CALLS have been made for sprinklers to be compulsory in all new or refurbished schools. Swindon-based insurers Zurich Municipal have urged MPs to review the law – while people are asked to help get the issue debated in parliament. Figures obtained by the company showed firefighters from Dorset and Wiltshire were called to 66 fires […]
A Corby school is set to build a new sixth form to help cater for its growing number of students. Red Kite Special Academy in Purbeck Drive has submitted blueprints to Corby Council to extend its building to create a single storey sixth form block with provision for three teaching spaces, a group room, a […]
Nearly £4million has been confirmed as part of a Moray schools investment package to patch-up crumbling buildings that are ranked as being in the worst condition in Scotland. The council cash will be spent across 14 sites during the next financial year to fix issues electrical wiring, ageing heating systems, roof repairs and drainage. Meanwhile, […]
Thorn Lighting’s new recessed ceiling luminaire, IQ Beam combines integrated features and a clean exterior to create a classic look incorporating the latest in lighting innovations. IQ Beam is available in two microprism optics and three different lumen packages (up to 4300 lm). Offering up to 140 lm/W of efficacy and a UGR below 19, […]
Paul Moran, Justine Baldwin and Councillor Phyl Davies Building contractor Pave Aways has handed over the keys of the first ever Passivhaus school to be built for Powys County Council. The construction firm has completed the main works to the Welshpool Church in Wales Primary School that meets the rigorous energy efficiency […]
FUNDING is being sought for around £2 million worth of upgrades to facilities at Shetland’s colleges in a drive to enhance the student and learning experience. Officials are looking to bid for money from the UK and Scottish governments’ £100 million islands growth deal, which is designed to boost the economies in Shetland, Orkney and […]
A founder governor of Wigan’s former university technical college has voiced delight at plans to put it to new good use. Wigan and Leigh College was chosen by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson to take over the Parson’s Walk buildings and extend into it in partnership with the NHS and Edge Hill University, beating a counter-bid […]
Durham architect chosen for £7.7m educational facility in Teesside A Durham-based architectural practice is set to support the delivery of a new multi-million pound educational development in Teesside. Howarth Litchfield has announced its latest multi-disciplinary commission in the specialist education sector – a new £7.7m project for the Department for Education (DfE) on behalf of […]
London South Bank University student wins Construction Services apprentice of the year award A London South Bank University (LSBU) student has won a prestigious Construction Services Apprentice of the year award at the BAME Apprenticeships Awards 2020. A second, female engineering LSBU apprentice has also been highly commended. Romario Cazaubon, who is currently enrolled on […]