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A significant increase in government-driven capital investment has been directed at upgrading and rebuilding fatigued educational facilities and bringing them in line with a 21st century standard across the UK. With this change has come a host of design and delivery issues for local authorities and education institutions, particularly those that have not yet delivered their upgraded schools and academies.

Fortunately, a wide variety of important lessons can be drawn from already completed projects. The building blocks of successful school building article explores these best practices and provides useful information necessary to deliver on the promise of new and improved educational facilities. In particular it covers:

One vision, a collaborative outcome
A strong vision driven by a passionate, collaborative and dedicated team leads to high-quality teaching environments and learning experiences. 

Engaging, interacting, listening
Mitigating the effects of disruptive construction requires strategies to actively engage with the surrounding community.

Green is the way forward
Carefully selected systems and materials can help to minimise carbon footprint and increase environmental friendliness.

An education for all - working with the community
Engaging young people interested in the construction industry has proven effective around the UK as a way to provide opportunities that might not exist otherwise. 

School first, construction site second!
Maintaining the schools' activities at all times whilst carrying out the construction works responds to concerns of parents and staff.

Considering design and cost for the future
The migration of pupils requires developing plans for the new build school within existing school land.

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