Seismic II has been selected as one of the UK’s key demonstration projects in offsite construction. #mmc #schoolbuilding #lightsteelframe #emissions It represents an important milestone in the industry’s journey towards Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). The project aims to prove that using standardised, mass-produced components delivers high quality, high performing buildings at better value. The […]
Improving space flexibility today, through the intelligent application of moveable walls #moveablewalls #covid19 #socialdistancing #educationalfacilities Given the current social restrictions imposed by the UK government in order to manage the spread of the coronavirus, education estate managers need to urgently implement plans that will allow pupils return to learning as quickly as possible, whilst being […]
The school campus has a number of facilities that have nothing to do with education #schoolbuilding #china #debt #luxuryconstruction China’s top disciplinary authorities are investigating a case in which a county in Northwest China’s Shaanxi Province spent over 700 million yuan ($101 million) to build a luxury middle school shortly after it had been lifted […]
Protecting the internal walls of educational establishments is essential to maintaining an environment that stimulates learning and is more often than not written into yearly maintenance budgets. However, there is a solution that would greatly reduce the need for annual interior refurbishments whilst, more importantly, supporting risk assessments and protecting staff and pupils by reducing […]
Hot water and heating specialist Adveco, offers educational facilities with large hot water demands but space limitations a complete, highly-efficient, low carbon resolution with its Packaged e-Hot Water System. This prefabricated all-electric water heating system brings together Adveco’s FPi-9 Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP), an Adveco 200L GLC indirect preheat tank, and Adveco 200L GLE direct […]
Ventilation systems supplier Vortice has launched the DePuro Pro plug and play air purifier specifically developed with double filtration to reduce the number of particles in the air such as bacteria, micro-organisms and viruses. Designed for all kinds of spaces such as care homes, offices, hotels, universities and the health sector, this is clearly of […]
Ventilation systems which extract are more effective at removing pathogens than an air circulation system. Furthermore, ventilation systems where the extract vent is in the ceiling divert infectious germs away from individuals thus preventing dispersion into the room. Vectaire’s Studio and Mini (MVHRs) have been specifically designed for student accommodation, one and two-bedroom apartments, care homes, and […]
Regency Design, the design and manufacturing business, has launched a bespoke series of automatic hand sanitising stations which come in a variety of sizes to help prevent cross contamination challenges as schools and universities reopen. Complying with the Equality Act, the automatic hand sanitising dispensers have been created to accommodate schools and pupils of […]
There is an innovative way to make air as fresh as possible within educational buildings, and thus achieve compliance with Government guidelines(*). Gilberts, the UK’s leading independent air movement specialist has developed a range of modular filter boxes to integrate with its innovative stand-alone hybrid natural ventilation unit, the Mistrale Fusion System (MFS). […]
Rinnai is offering all schools FREE energy audits on their hot water systems. The audits are aimed at maximising hot water delivery efficiencies which can result fuel cost savings, alone, of up to 30% on current energy price. The hot water is heated only when it is used – turn the tap off and the […]