Building Maintenance

Whether you're building extra classrooms or repairing the school roof, this section will help you find the right contractors, keep costs low and make sure the whole site is well maintained throughout the year.

School building for the future - a case study
Construction
- A Scottish Government policy for better universal childcare provision was the driver behind the design and building of Glenburn Early Learning and Childcare Centre, in Falkirk
Cutting carbon footprints
Building Maintenance
- High temperature heat pumps are being used as part of a pioneering school decarbonisation project in Leeds schools
Millennial hangovers
Construction
- Aging equipment needs careful financial planning to replace, says Anthony David
School libraries in a squeeze
Expansion
- Think you lack space for a school library? You might be surprised, say Alison Tarrant and Daniel Fenwick
Choosing the right air purifier
Construction
- Clean, fresh air in classrooms is more important than ever, says Edward Ballsdon
Are your school buildings compliant?
Repairs
- Keeping up with school buildings compliance is a year-round job, says Lee Hatwell
Best practice for primary procurement
Repairs
- Sue Birchall explains why purchasing in schools can be a funny old business...
School maintenance – Take a joined-up approach
Building Maintenance
- Sue Birchall gives her advice on site maintenance and how to manage your budget...
School buildings - A modern time-saving solution
Construction
- Dean Pettit explains the benefits of modular design builds for schools...
Why a new school building is more than just bricks and mortar
Construction
- Wayne Clayton discusses turning adversity into opportunity and using a new school building to create a community...