TG Escapes Blog
The latest articles from the TG Escapes team. Read on to keep up to date on the latest innovations and stories in the world of modular eco building for education, business and residential.
TG Escapes Win Contractor of the Year 2021
Now in its 9th year Education Estates®, the annual gathering of the Education Community, with conference and awards in partnership with the Department for Education, saw over 100 exhibits and more than 150 speakers across 6 stages! The event is all about discovering...
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TG Escapes joins the Everything FM framework designed to innovate public sector procurement
TG Escapes is now an approved supplier on the Everything FM framework; the fast, compliant and flexible solution that enables the delivery of a broad range of construction and FM services to the public sector, devolved administrations and third sector entities....
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Top tips for success with your CIF bid
Free Building Design Service To Support CIF Bids Our team of design experts will offer FREE building designs to support your Condition Improvement Fund Application. The CIF Bid...
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TG Escapes shortlisted for Contractor of the Year at the Education Estates Awards
We are very proud to have been shortlisted for this award for the 2nd year running. The awards are to recognise outstanding achievements in the education sector throughout the UK. This year the category has been split and we are shortlisted along with Lord Combustion...
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Was your CIF bid unsuccessful? Can we help in the next round?
Many schools will be disappointed with the outcome of the latest round of Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) bids. If you are planning to apply for the next 2021/22 round of CIF bids, then TG Escapes can help strengthen your application by providing free architectural...
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Construction faces the perfect storm and costs are rising
The construction industry is facing 'the perfect storm'. The impact of Covid has been to delay many construction projects which are now coming back into play. Brexit has caused disruption in the supply chain and these two factors together are creating an increase in...
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DfE launches Post 16 Capacity Fund
The Department for Education has introduced a new fund to help boost post 16 provision. Launched on the 18th May, eligible applications have until 14th June to apply for grants over the minimum threshold of £100k. Funding is available to support projects that create...
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What is a Net Zero Carbon Building?
The term Net Zero is becoming familiar to many but it can mean different things to different people. In the context of the built environment, it is used to describe both buildings that are Net Zero Carbon in operation and those that are Net Zero Carbon in their construction. Here we explain the difference.
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How does good classroom ventilation reduce the risk of infection?
The physical environment of any learning space has a direct impact on the well-being of pupils and staff, and affects educational outcomes. Natural light is a key part of any TG Escapes building design along with thermal comfort, acoustics, and excellent air quality....
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2021 Conferences and Events
The TG Escapes team will be attending and exhibiting at a number of conferences this coming year whether they be virtual or in person. If you happen to be attending please be sure to say hi to Matt who will be happy to chat to you about our buildings. If you would...
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Top Tips for Using Modular Eco-Buildings to Ease Pressure on Classroom Size – Webinar
This webinar is from the Schools and Academies Show 2020. How can your school provide additional bespoke space quickly? Adapting to the current and future needs of the school What solution is right for your classroom and school? Savings that can be made through...
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TG Escapes working with Milton Keynes Business Centre to design eco-café and breakout space
Milton Keynes Business Centre is one of 9 centres operating under Capital Space Ltd which provides workspaces for SME’s. They have been successfully operating for 15 years and provide services for a wide range of businesses offering office space, workshops, studios,...
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