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.

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  Choosing the right air purifier

  Construction

  • Clean, fresh air in classrooms is more important than ever, says Edward Ballsdon
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  Are your school buildings compliant?

  Repairs

  • Keeping up with school buildings compliance is a year-round job, says Lee Hatwell
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  Best practice for primary procurement

  Repairs

  • Sue Birchall explains why purchasing in schools can be a funny old business...
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  School maintenance – Take a joined-up approach

  Building Maintenance

  • Sue Birchall gives her advice on site maintenance and how to manage your budget...
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  School buildings - A modern time-saving solution

  Construction

  • Dean Pettit explains the benefits of modular design builds for schools...
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  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...
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  Breaking new ground with DfE funding

  Construction

  • Ryan Kelsall explains the funding and design process involved for a new school...
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  Procurement – Is your primary school buying the right way?

  Building Maintenance

  • Sue Birchall examines best practice to procure goods and services...
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  School building work – How to make sure you have the right construction partner

  Construction

  • Parminder Mew examines the factors schools ought to consider and prioritise when appointing a construction firm in 2021...
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  5 Reasons to install…Outdoor Canopies

  Construction

  • Multipurpose space for dining and learning...