Property
Discover expert tips and advice on maintaining school facilities and assets in our comprehensive articles.
Learn how to enhance the longevity and functionality of your school infrastructure through effective maintenance practices. From managing equipment and systems to optimizing energy efficiency, our insightful resources will help you create a conducive learning environment for students. Explore our articles and unlock the secrets to effectively maintaining and preserving your school’s facilities and assets.
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May- 2020 -26 May
$32 million school redevelopment for Taita College
It's the first of many big new school infrastructure investments, according to Hipkins: "Too many of our schools are struggling…
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Mar- 2020 -24 March
What is the process for installing solar in schools?
Once, not so long ago, switching to solar power was all about cutting costs and embracing clean energy....
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10 March
Hidden allergens, colour psychology and zoning floor trends
Re-designing your school’s learning environment from the ground up? It starts with flooring. Specialists have told us that floor zoning…
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Feb- 2020 -3 February
Are maintenance costs jeopardising school swimming lessons?
Public schools are not building new pools and many of those already in existence may be decades old and need…
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Dec- 2019 -2 December
Maintaining school grounds shouldn’t be this hard
Good mower versus bad mower... What’s the difference?
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2 December
Schools welcome maintenance boost, criticise allocation
Principal of state integrated school John Paul College in Rotorua, Patrick Walsh, said schools like his are also struggling with…
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Nov- 2019 -26 November
Cutting edge technology preps for life
Amid a huge technological shakeup, NZ schools are responding to the world’s rapidly changing workforce landscape.
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26 November
Case study: Acoustic treatments for Westmount School MLE
Westmount School refurbished its Kaipara campus to include a new learning centre designed around modern learning and flexible learning spaces.
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19 November
Is your heat pump hindering national energy goals?
If we all help drive the use of energy efficient technology, such as LED lighting and heat pumps, we could…
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4 November
Securing your school perimeter against vandals
Before you install a new system, check out what works for other schools...
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Oct- 2019 -15 October
Fountain of bliss for lucky prize-winning school
Tokirima School can finally replace its existing fountain, which the students told us was 21 years' old and pretty leaky!
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9 October
Case Study: Geraldine High School to break a school solar record
Geraldine High School (GHS) in rural South Canterbury is set to save power, money and break records with its recent…
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Sep- 2019 -24 September
The cost of ‘noise’ in education
70 to 75 decibels is the safety limit for children, which is the equivalent to the loudness of a vacuum…
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Aug- 2019 -12 August
Student independence depends on the library management system
These kinds of trends can help libraries cultivate a reading culture at the school...
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Jul- 2019 -29 July
Schools designing sports surfaces like pros
Decisions about sport surfacing should mean more than meeting baseline safety standards...
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29 July
Don’t waste learning opportunities
Solving ‘the problem of waste’ could be integrated into the learning environment at your school by focussing on sustainability.
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29 July
Making the most of your school pool
Did you know that swimming is the most popular recreational activity for 16 to 24 years olds?
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22 July
NZ’s first Green School build is underway
Construction of the world’s second Green School has begun in Oakura, Taranaki, with the campus set to reflect New Zealand’s…
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15 July
200 new classrooms coming to Auckland: do we have enough teachers?
Hot on the heels of a brand new agreement to boost teacher pay and wellbeing, the government has announced a…
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1 July
Don’t waste learning opportunities
Every school should know how much waste they produce and their margin of improvement after putting measures in place.
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Jun- 2019 -24 June
What you need to know before upgrading your school paging system
If you are thinking of upgrading or implementing a school paging system, you have two broad choices regarding equipment type.
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10 June
Making a statement with digital signage
Shhhh, please. We have exams... Foyer refurb starts next week – use side entrance.... Welcome, friends from France.... These are…
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May- 2019 -21 May
Is wood heating the way to go?
Wood energy can be a cheaper long-run energy option for schools as it is relatively easy to convert most existing…
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7 May
Planning a new playground or upgrade?
Older children, too, will jump at the chance to explore an obstacle course-style playground designed and reinforced for use by…
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Apr- 2019 -30 April
Get a grip on versatile floor options
For those feeling flummoxed by school flooring choices...
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