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.
- Aug- 2015 -11 August
Modern canopies and shelter bring numerous advantages
Let’s face it, if your school could not benefit from some extra space, it is probably in serious decline. Finding…
Read More » - 4 August
Wellington school a model for solar energy efficiency
The Schoolgen programme developed by Genesis Energy is New Zealand’s leading solar energy and energy efficiency education programme designed for…
Read More » - May- 2015 -12 May
Schools harnessing the power of the sun
As the effects of climate change are increasingly having a serious impact across the world, the need to adopt a…
Read More » - Mar- 2015 -3 March
Dream learning environment at Amesbury School
For staff and the 150 pupils at Amesbury School, the learning environment could be regarded as a dream come true.…
Read More » - Nov- 2014 -5 November
Good acoustics create better learning environments
Numerous local and worldwide studies suggest classrooms are greatly affected by acoustic quality. The design needs to take into consideration…
Read More » - Oct- 2014 -29 October
Surfacing key part of playground safety
Playgrounds are an integral part of the outdoor environment at school, providing facilities where students can explore their physical capabilities,…
Read More » - Aug- 2014 -12 August
More laughing, fewer tears
No lawn to mow, no weather restraints, no puddles or dangerous slippery mud. No more grass-stained clothes and muddy boots.…
Read More » - 5 August
Not all fences are created equal
Once schools were a neighbourhood facility: an open environment and gathering place for education, community and family events. Fear of…
Read More » - Jul- 2014 -29 July
Safety the key in playground development
Safety is paramount in a school playground, and as Justin Handley of PlayMatta explains, under New Zealand regulations every piece…
Read More » - 1 July
Stonefields School
Stonefields School, in the Stonefields suburb of east Auckland, opened in February 2011 with 48 children. Currently there are 305…
Read More » - Jun- 2014 -24 June
Keeping turf in top condition
Do you ever get the feeling that spending money on your school playing field is like throwing money into a…
Read More » - 24 June
Playgrounds help children build lifelong skills
The benefits of outdoor play are endless, children just call it fun but child psychologists say a well-designed playground…
Read More » - 24 June
An ounce of prevention…
We were all kids once, and no matter how many boundaries are set in terms of respecting school property…
Read More » - Apr- 2014 -7 April
Top 10 benefits of LED lighting
You certainly hear and read a lot about the advantages and benefits of energy efficient LED light emitting diodes vs…
Read More » - 1 April
The importance of school field maintenance planning
Maintaining good quality school fields does not happen overnight and that is why it is important that schools not only…
Read More » - Dec- 2013 -9 December
The secrets of sports field maintenance
School face the unenviable challenge of trying to fund the different training requirements of their students. Inevitably sports fields, despite…
Read More » - 9 December
Pulastic surface means happy people at Finlayson Park School
No flooring lasts for ever, however new synthetic sports surfaces have made amazing technological leaps in recent years, and the…
Read More » - Sep- 2013 -11 September
Extend the paint life on your building
Painting maintenance programs are not unique in the concept of maintaining buildings and structures. First, you have to define what…
Read More » - 11 September
Preventive maintenance vs reactive maintenance
A key benefit of preventive maintenance is to preserve and enhance the life cycle of a property before the passage…
Read More » - Jul- 2013 -15 July
Factors to consider when it comes to mowers
Keeping school grounds looking well groomed is time consuming work. Choosing the best equipment for the job is essential as…
Read More » - 15 July
Good acoustics and sound equipment essential
Modern sound equipment can bring a huge improvement in learning. It is important to understand that a combination of good…
Read More » - Mar- 2013 -13 March
How to get the most out of your surroundings
School landscapes play a crucial part in children’s learning and development, and often are an essential and central element in…
Read More » - 13 March
Choose the best ride-on mowers and tractors
These days, the standards expected of school sport fields and grassed areas visible to the public, has never been higher.…
Read More » - 13 March
A highly successful outcome at Te Wharekura o Manaia
The teams from Opus Architecture have taken on numerous rewarding projects at the many schools they have transformed over the…
Read More » - 13 March
Lighting a significant factor in learning
The importance of good lighting in schools has become increasingly recognised in recent years, so much so that the Ministry…
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