Coventry schools expansion framework 2027-31

The Architects’ Journal Coventry schools expansion framework 2027-31 Coventry City Council has launched a new £5 million framework supporting its school expansion programme and wider capital projects [Deadline: 16 November 2026] The post Coventry schools expansion framework 2027-31 appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Merlin Fulcher

Tropical architecture explored in new AA digital archive

The Architects’ Journal Tropical architecture explored in new AA digital archive Head of AA archives Edward Bottoms talks to Rob Wilson about the launch of a digital platform related to the school’s Department of Tropical Architecture (1954-71). All images courtesy of the Department of Tropical Architecture Archives The post Tropical architecture explored in new AA digital archive appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Rob Wilson

AJ Student Prize 2026 nominees revealed

The Architects’ Journal AJ Student Prize 2026 nominees revealed The AJ is delighted to reveal all the entries to this year’s AJ Student Prize, which showcase some of the best work from architecture schools across the country The post AJ Student Prize 2026 nominees revealed appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Frances Williams

Cumberland schools capital improvements 2026–28

The Architects’ Journal Cumberland schools capital improvements 2026–28 Cumberland Council is seeking consultants for a new £14 million schools capital improvements programme [Deadline: 5 October 2026] The post Cumberland schools capital improvements 2026–28 appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Merlin Fulcher

Precast concrete puts schools back in session

Explore two projects which show precast concrete's ability to meet tight schedules while delivering distinctive architecture The post Precast concrete puts schools back in session appeared first on Construction Specifier.

Bryden Wood - SEISMIC School App, 12072019

SEISMIC is an open source web app for primary schools that will support DfMA & offsite methods & a universal connection & framing solution that can achieve even greater productivity & cost efficiency for the construction of new schools.

Building - Cost model - School buildings

Amid rapid price rises, schools developers must strike a delicate balance between meeting cost expectations and providing fit-for-purpose, sustainable buildings for the next generation of learners, as Sarah Crowley of Aecom and Andrew Brookes of Willmott Dixon explain in the article (PDF copy below)

Reinventing schools would boost Britain by £125bn a year, Times Education Commission finds

Reform of the education system would give the British economy a £125 billion-a-year boost to profits, according to a study published by The Times Education Commission.

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