Features - Education Design & Build

The role of pre-construction in SEN school design

Katy Harris, preconstruction director at Seddon Property Services, shares her expertise on the planning and construction of safe and inclusive SEN environments

1 month ago

Stepnell boosts school provision in Derbyshire

THREE schools across Derbyshire have seen improvements to facilities through building work now completed by construction partner, Stepnell. Working alongside Derbyshire County Council and consultants Concertus, all three projects in the East Midlands were procured through the NHS Shared Business Services Framework across Buxton and Alfreton, with a total value of £3.2m. At Harpur Hill Primary School in Buxton, Stepnell’s East Midlands team delivered new KS2 accommodation, a dance studio and two individua...

GB Energy must support new tech to help schools decarbonise

Christophe Williams, CEO of solar thermal innovator Naked Energy, has added to the debate on how best to decarbonise schools (seeEDBJune25,page6) by calling on GB Energy to invest in technology that doesn’t rely solely on the National Grid.

Government sets out plans for major boost to school building

The Government’s 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy published in June placed modernising schools at the heart of its plans for growth as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeve gave school investment a major boost – both for 2025 - 26 and the following next decade.

Seddon to deliver new SEND school in Stoke

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has appointed Seddon Property Services as the main contractor for a new £11.5m SEND satellite school, marking the latest major education investment in the city.

Strong support for heat decarbonisation in schools, but barriers hinder progress

A survey conducted by Baxi of 200 state school estates managers, consultant engineers and M&E contractors has found that while enthusiasm for net zero and support for low carbon heating systems in schools is thriving, persistent barriers remain.

ADE pledges to match GB Energy’s investment in rooftop solar for schools

AMPYR Distributed Energy(ADE), a leading investor in onsite sustainable energy solutions, has announced it will “more than match” the £180m being committed to rooftop solar in schools by the UK Government and GB Energy.

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Delivering innovative and inclusive SEND and SEMH schools

Reds 10 and HLM Architects describe how they’ve delivered sustainable, seven high-quality and cost-effective specialist schools

10 months ago

Join us at the sb estates forum this July 2025

We are delighted to announce the sustainable buildings and estates forum will be taking place at The Belfry Hotel, Sutton Coldfield on 10th & 11th July 2025.

10 months ago