News and guidance
Articles for estates managers, trust leaders and consultants on planning, delivering and handing over building services work.
Schools12 min read
Successful CIF project delivery starts well before construction begins. Early coordination of project information, surveys, procurement and construction programmes helps minimise delays and ensures works are planned around the operational needs of each school.
How we work10 min read
Most school building work happens while the school is in use, even in the holidays. How we plan segregation, safeguarding, fire safety, noise and communication, and what estates teams should ask of any contractor.
Compliance8 min read
Certificates and O&M manuals that arrive weeks late are one of the most common complaints from estates teams. A complete checklist for electrical, mechanical and fire safety handover packs, and the regulations behind each document.