As the Department for Education (DfE) seeks to address the condition backlog, there is a clear ambition to shift focus from solely new builds to the management of Resilience, Decarbonisation, and the Condition of existing sites and buildings. Opportunities to improve site and building resilience have demonstrated that schools and Responsible Bodies can implement solutions that deliver co-benefits for both children and staff. 

This session will provide an overview—through case studies and supporting evidence—of projects delivered by Arcadis and the DfE. We will showcase the challenges encountered, how they were overcome, and how multiple benefits can be achieved. The session will also look ahead to future opportunities in this important journey.