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 and business.

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 net zero construction?

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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TG Escapes shortlisted for ‘Contractor of the Year’

We are very proud to have been shortlisted for the Contractor of the Year in the Education Estates 2020 Awards. TG Escapes have been shortlisted along with Willmott Dixon, ISG and BAM Construction. The awards supported by The Department of Education are to celebrate...

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Design Competition for Schools in Lockdown

TG Escapes, in partnership with HTU and SecEd magazines, would like to offer our support to the unsung heroes of the Covid19 crisis – the teachers who continue to work tirelessly to keep our nation’s students mentally active and educationally engaged, and the parents...

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