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A Week of Work Experience at Chawton Hill

At Chawton Hill, we believe that giving young people an insight into the built environment is an important part of supporting the future of our industry. Last week, we welcomed Year 10 student Gabriel from Halliford School in Shepperton for a week of work experience,...

Refurbishing School Buildings While Staying Operational

Refurbishing school buildings while keeping operations running is different from most construction projects. Buildings remain in constant use and even minor disruption can affect teaching and overall school performance. As a result, projects must be carefully planned,...

Common Building Issues in Schools and How Early Interventions Help Prevent Them

School buildings are busy places. From classrooms and halls to kitchens and sports facilities, they are in constant use. Many schools are also working with older buildings that were built decades ago. As with many older buildings, design or material often only become...

Condition Improvement Fund: What Has Changed in 2025?

Condition Improvement Fund CIF is an annual capital funding programme provided by the UK Department for Education (DfE). It is available to eligible academies, sixth-form colleges, and voluntary-aided schools to help maintain and improve their buildings. To be...