Education
28/07/2010
Work begins on £48 million university development
Preparations are underway for work on a landmark £48 million university development in Durham City.
21/07/2010
£160million council bill run up by school building bureaucracy
New figures reveal councils have already spent on BSF preparation work.
21/07/2010
Hartridge School starts on site
Work on the new £29 million Hartridge High School, part of Newport City Council’s schools improvement programme, begins.
14/07/2010
Surrey students move in to new building
Wates Construction hands over the main building of a new East Surrey College campus.
14/07/2010
Weber finishes school
Reinforced render finish system from Weber used on Aberdeen schools.
06/07/2010
Sure start thanks to Kingspan
Tapered roofing system helps create Sure Start Children’s Centre in Wakefield.
06/07/2010
Knauf AMF sounds out school projects
Schools in Daventry have better acoustics thanks to ceilings from Knauf AMF.
06/07/2010
McVeigh fixes college’s green credentials
Tight fix construction techniques from McVeigh used for new building at Stockport College.
29/06/2010
£50 million announced for college building projects
Further Education colleges could receive around £225,000 each to boost learning and training facilities.
29/06/2010
Sutcliffe Play creates sensory garden for Trinity School
Special educational needs school has inclusive play-garden thanks to Sutcliffe Play.
29/06/2010
Rehau wires up Kent college
The newly opened MidKent College campus features Rehau cable management.
23/06/2010
WindowMaster teaches a lesson in ventilation
Two schools in Newham will feature WindowMaster ventilation systems.
23/06/2010
Kent primary school is ‘Sow Green’
Artificial alternative to grass creates a clean, safe playground for Ashford Oaks Primary School.
23/06/2010
Leadbitter starts second Birmingham school project
A new Sixth Form Centre for St Benedict’s Catholic High School in Warwickshire is underway.
23/06/2010
Willmott Dixon lands Croydon academy
Croydon Council selects Willmott Dixon for a project to remodel Harris Academy Purley.
23/06/2010
Two Apples for Nightingale
Nightingale Associates wins a National Gold and National Silver award at the Green Apple 2010 awards.
15/06/2010
CP lights up South Wales school
Lighting products from CP Electronics help Glan Usk School to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.
15/06/2010
School heats up with help from Rehau
Anders Heating installs Rehau underfloor heating system at Marlborough School in Woodstock.
08/06/2010
Military development marches forward
Caledonian Building Systems completes two accommodation blocks for Royal School of Military Engineering.
08/06/2010
Class act from Marley Eternit
Sir Thomas Wharton Community College in Doncaster benefits from Marley Eternit’s Natura Pro fibre cement cladding.
08/06/2010
Fastrack sports hall construction
Elliott Fastrack completes new multi-purpose sports hall for Hertfordshire school ahead of schedule.
02/06/2010
Bishop opens the Green Building
The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham opens eco-friendly school building.
02/06/2010
University sports new ventilation system
A sports park on the University of Surrey campus is benefiting from natural ventilation.
02/06/2010
Tools for personalised learning
Northgate Managed Services appointed to provide ICT services to Hartlepool BSF programme.
26/05/2010
BSF spared Osborne’s axe – for now
The troubled Building Schools for the Future programme (BSF) has escaped unscathed from the emergency budget.
25/05/2010
Under control
London academy more energy-efficient with lighting management system from ALC.
18/05/2010
Clerk of Works ensures brief is fulfilled
College building better by degrees thanks to Hickton.
18/05/2010
CE mark of approval
Portakabin becomes the first modular building manufacturer in Europe to achieve CE mark approval.
18/05/2010
Zaun helps school children get active
Fencing solutions specialist helps school run head-on and encourages more pupils to ride to school.
18/05/2010
Mace celebrates two major milestones
Work to start on Isles of Scilly’s ground-breaking Five Islands School project.
12/05/2010
Weaving history at Scottish halls of residence
Sculpture at university’s student accommodation will act as reminder of ‘Juteopolis’ heritage.
12/05/2010
New school is green all over
Northwood primary school in Darlington features a series of Index sedum green roofs and living walls.
12/05/2010
‘Shop front’ for Hertford Regional College
New £41 million buildings at the college’s Broxbourne and Ware campuses to encourage access by the local community.
05/05/2010
Pupils tour Nottingham super-green homes
Nottingham schoolchildren get a close-up view of eco-homes built by Lovell.
05/05/2010
University place for InterfaceFLOR
InterfaceFLOR wins place on supply agreement for Scottish universities.
05/05/2010
BSF procurement underway in Southampton
The search begins for a construction partner for Southampton’s £200 million BSF programme.
27/04/2010
More vigilance needed in BSF officer vetting, says security boss
Jot Engelbrecht of Octavian Security warns BSF contractors to be extra vigilant in their security checks.
27/04/2010
Roseview Windows makes the grade at listed college
New accommodation blocks at Hartpury College feature vertical sliding sash windows fabricated by Roseview Windows.
27/04/2010
Nursery expands with NBT
Natural Building Technologies’ systems are specified for the refurbishment and extension of North Islington Nursery School & Children’s Centre in London.
20/04/2010
Student scheme is dressed to impress in Dundee
Ocon’s £19.75 million project to construct new student accommodation in Dundee nears completion.
20/04/2010
Heat pumps meet the ‘Merton Rule’
Ealing Council installs Dimplex ground source heat pumps at three new schools.
20/04/2010
Green roof tops The Willows
Blackdown Horticultural Consultants install green and brown roofing systems on a school campus project in the West Midlands.
20/04/2010
Starting energy-efficiency education early
Kimpton installs solar panels on two new children’s centres in Yorkshire.
20/04/2010
Partnership funds university estates programme
A £3.8 million estate investment programme is the result of a partnership between Schneider Electric and the University of Sheffield.
13/04/2010
£61.5 million investment announced to transform Cumbria schools
Cumbria County Council is given the go-ahead to join the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme.
13/04/2010
Recycled modules help out school
Farnborough School in Nottingham has selected a sustainable modular building system from Foremans RBS to provide new teaching accommodation.
13/04/2010
ASSA secures UK’s first BREEAM ‘Excellent’ primary school
ASSA is primary choice to secure £5.9 million St Luke’s CE School.
13/04/2010
ISG Jackson wins refurbishment school project
ISG Jackson Special Projects is awarded a £1.5 million project by Northamptonshire County Council.
30/03/2010
Nomination for PfS in national awards
Partnerships for Schools is shortlisted as ‘Best Team’ in the Public Private Finance Awards 2010.
29/03/2010
May Gurney joint venture is preferred bidder for BSF in Lambeth
Norfolk-based organisations form joint venture for Lambeth Council’s BSF contract, valued at up to £185 million.
29/03/2010
University boathouse benefits Olympic hopefuls
Work is set to begin on a £1.2 million boathouse in Wallingford for Oxford Brookes University.
29/03/2010
Interserve joins Transformation Trust founders
Support services and construction company Interserve becomes the tenth company to join the founding group of the trust.
24/03/2010
Third independent evaluation of BSF published
Independent evaluation of the BSF programme finds clear early evidence that BSF schools are raising pupil aspirations and improving behaviour.
23/03/2010
VELFAC teaches versatility at St Wilfrid’s
A major installation of VELFAC glazing is specified for St Wilfrid’s Catholic School in Crawley.
23/03/2010
Keeping schools safe and secure
Chubb Fire to supply integrated fire and security system to Nottingham academy.
23/03/2010
New school all decked out
John Brash supplies its JB Antislip Plus decking to £14.6 million college
16/03/2010
ISG Jackson completes £7.3 million Enfield School redevelopment
ISG Jackson has successfully completed a £7.3 million project to enhance facilities at Bishop Stopford's School in Enfield, Middlesex.
16/03/2010
Public sector organisations adopt SIF solution
Groupcall’s MIS Systems Interoperability Framework (SIF) agent has been purchased by five major public sector organisations, and is being rolled out to over 1,000 schools.
16/03/2010
EDF Energy and t-mac promote energy
EDF Energy B2B teams up with t-mac Technologies to help save energy and promote sustainability at Southwold School, East London.
16/03/2010
New document gives pointers to constructing sustainable, low carbon school buildings
A new document has been published which gives guidance to designing and constructing sustainable, low carbon school buildings.
09/03/2010
Six more BSF projects given green light and share of £420 million investment
101 local authorities now part of the national Building Schools for the Future programme.
09/03/2010
Transformation Trust’s first birthday
14,000 young people will join in education charity’s celebrations.
09/03/2010
Boost for University’s green engineering
The University of Sheffield’s Faculty of Engineering is awarded four grants from the Northern Wind Innovation Programme.
09/03/2010
PassivSystems and ModCell join forces for renewable schools
Two clean technology firms unveil blueprint for eco schools of the future.
09/03/2010
Food for thought
LACA / PKL School Kitchens Design forum takes place at South Bank Centre.
04/03/2010
Asbestos advice for schools
After survey of asbestos in British schools, Marsh issues advice on managing exposure.
04/03/2010
Slate alternative for schools projects
Sandtoft’s interlocking BritLock slate, an alternative to natural slate, is chosen for two new schools in Scotland.
04/03/2010
School bridges digital divide
Manchester school believes it is the first in England to provide students with home access to a free broadband internet network.
04/03/2010
Positive results for BSF programme
Over 90% believe that BSF will help improve education, says survey.
04/03/2010
New take on education architecture
DSDHA project challenges government’s guidance on education design.
04/03/2010
New slant on school roofing
Gradient Flat Roofing designs bespoke insulation to refurbish school roof.
04/03/2010
Temporary kitchen for Trinity
PKL’s temporary kitchen maintains standards for Cambridge college.
24/02/2010
More than maintenance
Mila Maintenance provides advice, sources a manufacturer and carries out refurbishment for University of Strathclyde.
24/02/2010
Sika Sarnafil teams up with NSEW to give schools chance to win a green roof
Sika Sarnafil has announced its sponsorship of an exciting competition for a UK school to win a biodiverse green roof.
24/02/2010
Bespoke fenestration for Arts Tower
Sapa helps extend the life of an iconic listed university building.
24/02/2010
Portsmouth plan to transform ICT in secondary schools
Two top companies are selected to develop ICT plans for city’s schools of the future.
24/02/2010
Managing asbestos to protect lives
BRE steps up courses in managing asbestos in light of report highlighting failings to protect staff ad pupils.
17/02/2010
ISG secures latest primary school upgrade in Bradford
ISG has been awarded a £630K project with the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council.
17/02/2010
Shepherd Construction starts on-site at Holland Park
Shepherd Construction begins work on a £58 million project to redevelop Holland Park School in London.
17/02/2010
Short-listed organisations announced for BSF contract
Three bidders are short-listed for Stockton’s £180 million Building Schools for the Future contract
17/02/2010
Melbourn interlocking slates gets top marks at new rural school
Marley Eternit’s Melbourn interlocking slates have been used as the roofing design solution on a new 135-pupil school recently completed in New Quay, West Wales.
17/02/2010
Major boost for school programme
Stoke-on-Trent’s Building Schools for the Future programme moves a step closer as project’s Outline Business Case gets approval.
17/02/2010
Experts keep schools safe in Essex
S&S Northern improves both safety and efficiency in over 25 schools across Essex.
09/02/2010
Designers and education experts join forces to improve the future of outdoor education
According to a recent MORI poll most teachers believe outside spaces should be used to enhance pupils’ education and development.
09/02/2010
Portsmouth schools get involved with projects
Staff at a Portsmouth secondary school are working with architects as part of its Education Partner Programme and green-fingered pupils at primary school get involved in their new Play Pathfinder play area.
09/02/2010
Good news emphasises importance of attending BSEC 2010
BSEC conference manager says the news that Skanska has been chosen as the preferred-bidder for the Essex BSF programme will be welcomed by annual Building Schools Exhibition & Conference (BSEC) attendees
09/02/2010
500 Schools and Counting
Building Regulations Approved Inspector will hit milestone ‘500’ with the completion of its latest school projects.
09/02/2010
ISG Jackson wins its latest project in Southend
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council awards ISG Jackson Special Projects a £933k project to extend and upgrade primary school.
03/02/2010
Survey highlights impact from cuts to the school building programme
A headteachers’ survey, commissioned by BSEC, highlights concern over the impact on children of cuts to the school building programme.
03/02/2010
British Gas to lead energy efficiency revolution in schools
Energy display meter initiative is launched to help schools and local authorities lower costs by up to 15% and meet low carbon legislation.
03/02/2010
PfS welcomes new historic school refurbishment guidance
New guidance document is published to support local authorities decisions in relation to historic school buildings.
03/02/2010
Beaumont Leys School hosts national Building Schools for the Future Open Day
An award-winning school in Leicester holds Open Day to show off its new building and learning environment to visitors from across the country.
03/02/2010
Carillion joint venture selected as preferred bidder for BSF programme
Carillion-led LEP is appointed as the preferred bidder for £370 million Wolverhampton BSF programme.
03/02/2010
Groupcall announces partnership with Manchester City Council
Groupcall is selected by Manchester City Council to provide all of its schools with the parental communication system, Groupcall Messenger.
03/02/2010
Northgate to create media-rich learning environment
Northgate Managed Services has confirmed financial close on Blackburn with Darwen and Bolton BSF contract.
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