The way our industry plans and develops buildings is constantly changing. In our post-pandemic world, we’re seeing more innovative ways in which buildings are being developed, especially in the education sector.

The education sector in general has been under the spotlight this year. In July, government officials called for the Treasury to make extra billions available to increase the number of school rebuilding projects from 50 a year to more than 300. The school rebuilding programme, which was unveiled in three phases, currently has 161 live projects. These rebuilding projects were prioritised as they met one or more out of set criteria. However, the government has plans to confirm another set of prioritised schools before the end of the year. Future proofing our school buildings is critical and is something that needs concentration on for the benefit of our environment and children.

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