February Issue
Policy: The latest policy announcements and trends, including a planned review of early years education, the latest report from The Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE), and
the financial challenges any new government will face
Finance and Property Deals: The future of PFI schools; why debt, lending, and borrowing are impacting on investment in the education estate; and a leading energy supplier reveals his plans to give money back to schools
Market Analysis: Features include a new report from market analyst, Glenigan, which predicts a year of two halves for education construction, and why late payments are putting contractors at risk
Building Design: Exploring the latest trends impacting the design of educational buildings. Features include a new innovation hub in Glasgow, which is creating a benchmark for future partnerships between academia and health
Estates and Facilities Management: Exploring the ongoing RAAC crisis and the increasing backlog maintenance issues facing the education estate
Environmental: The education sector continues its net-zero carbon journey, with news of the latest projects and information on funding streams and the challenges and opportunities faced by the NHS and private providers.
People: Staffing and people news.