School renovations provide better facilities, creating opportunities for staff and students while improving pupil engagement, behavior, and attainment.

Given the strained finances of many schools and academies, the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) can play a vital part in balancing budgets and improving the condition and maintenance of your school estate.

Building surveys are a crucial part of the management and maintenance of schools and academies. They help you develop an in-depth understanding of the condition and performance of your estate so you can identify the changes you can make, prioritise maintenance issues and rank deficiencies.

Every year, the Department for Education gives money to schools to help them maintain and improve the condition of their grounds and buildings. There are two funds for this purpose: the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) and the School Condition Allocation (SCA).

Schools, colleges and academies play a vital part in creating the environmental stewards of tomorrow. But educational facilities are not only responsible for informing the attitudes and behaviours of their students. They also have a more practical role to play. 

Updates in the Academies Accounts Direction (AAD) 2024 now emphasises the use of independent external valuations.

A £15million injection into the education sector has facilitated the first round of funding for up to 300 school-based nurseries.

Phase 4 of the PSDS scheme includes several key updates and modifications aimed at making the application process more efficient.

With energy bills rising, schools need more efficient buildings. This article covers the benefits of energy audits, what they involve, and whether funding is available.

Schools often require formal valuation of their education estates and assets. Discover how RICS Red Book valuations support informed decisions about your assets.