by Jonathan Vine | 16 Jun, 2025 | Building & Construction, Construction and Development, Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Facilities Management, Financial Management and Funding
The Government has confirmed that no new funding rounds will be launched under the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) beyond those already announced. While existing projects will continue through to 2028, this marks a significant shift in how the UK will...
by Jonathan Vine | 10 Feb, 2025 | Building & Construction, Construction and Development, Financial Management and Funding, Project Management and Consulting, Project Management and Design
For academy schools and Trusts, effective use of the Department for Education’s (DfE) School Condition Allocation (SCA) funding is essential to maintaining and improving the learning environment. With limited budgets and increasing pressures on facilities, it is...
by Stratus9 Consulting | 20 Jun, 2023 | Building & Construction, Financial Management and Funding, Project Management and Consulting
It’s an exciting moment as we witness yet another successful CIF-funded traditional roofing project nearing its completion. The school’s roof now boasts an impressive transformation that has already had a profound impact on the entire institution. This...
by Stratus9 Consulting | 9 May, 2023 | Educational Governance, Financial Management and Funding, Project Management and Consulting
In the dynamic landscape of academy trust operations, especially in construction projects, effective risk management is not just a strategy; it’s a necessity. This blog aims to shed light on the essentials of risk management, drawing from our experience at STRATUS9...