Regular roof inspections and planned maintenance are essential for education estates teams managing schools, colleges and universities. A well‑maintained roof helps protect learning environments, preserve internal spaces and avoid costly disruptions to teaching, boarding accommodation or specialist facilities. But how can estate managers decide when a roof should be repaired and when a complete replacement is the right course of action?
GROWING numbers of students are unhappy with traditional male and female changing rooms, claims the Swedish architectural practice White Arkitekter. Its Stockholm director Linda Thiel told EDB: “This stark binary choice can act as a deterrence, preventing some from wanting to participate in a beneficial and enjoyable experience.”
Having faced delays after the last election, the School Rebuilding Programme is now gathering pace and is set to generate a significant workload for the construction industry in the coming months, reports the industry consultants Glenigan.
