Safe Schools for the Future
Safe Schools for the Future
Safe Schools for the Future is for those looking to understand how to procure and deliver safe timber-framed primary schools, and to enjoy the health + wellbeing, energy, carbon, and cost benefits they can bring when delivered holistically.
Drawing on design and in-use data from 18 completed schools representing 160 years of combined operation from 58,000 square meters across the UK, the session shares the lessons learned to support others. Based on a proprietary timber structural system that supports the use of home-grown C-16 timber as part of a robust and holistic build-up, this approach can consistently deliver exemplar outcomes.
What education providers need to know about Building Safety & Fire Safety legislation in Wales: The risks associated with refurbished v new build education buildings in Wales
The Building Safety (Wales) Bill was passed on 10 March 2026 – one of the largest pieces of legislation ever considered by the Senedd. We will break down this complex legislation and how it applies to education buildings in Wales; summarise fire safety legislation applicable in Wales, the requirements for fire risk assessments, dealing with fire safety issues and prohibition notices/consequences for fire safety issues under the Building Safety Act; and conclude with a panel discussion exploring lessons learn in practice by education providers assessing estate portfolios for fire safety/building safety risks; and considering refurbishment/sustainability goals against costs and achievability of the same standards of building performance for building/fire safety with refurbishment projects.
