Sentences with phrase «existing school buildings»

A surge in birth rates over recent years means that pupil numbers in many existing school buildings is nearing capacity.

Not only are there insufficient schools to host the number of refugees, but also existing school buildings are inadequate to cope with increased demand.

Under the LAO plan, the Legislature would provide an annual grant amount for school facility needs based on the replacement value of existing school buildings as well as an estimate of the average useful life of the buildings.

Mayor Bloomberg has given about 60 % of the city charters free space in existing school buildings in an unusual strategy to boost their growth, but critics believe the arrangement gives charters an unfair advantage.

Whether it is refurbishing physics labs or updating home economics kitchens, remodelling works give existing school buildings a new lease of life and helps make teaching that bit easier.

The Budget will also announce a further # 216m that will be used to refurbish existing school buildings.

But, other than the importance of the upkeep of existing buildings or their architectural or historic significance, there are other factors at play that reinforce the arguments behind reusing existing school buildings.

Each study unit is four square metres and is designed to connect to existing school buildings via a yellow PVC corridor.

He also played a key role negotiating and authoring the $ 9 billion Proposition 1A bond measure in 1998 — which has led to public votes supporting over $ 36 billion to build new schools and improve existing school buildings.

Mayor Bloomberg has given about 60 percent of the city charters free space in existing school buildings in an unusual strategy to boost their growth, but critics believe the arrangement gives charters an unfair advantage.

And Meg Hillier, chairwoman of the Commons Public Accounts Committee, said it was «taxpayers» money that could be used to fund much - needed improvements in thousands of existing school buildings».

The MPs» investigation builds on a National Audit Office report in February which said billions were being spent on free schools while many existing school buildings were are not at an appropriate standard.

However, what is most impressive is the link between the existing school building and the new extension, known within the school as the «Pod».

Not only this, the NFCC states that sprinklers are an effective part of an overall fire safety solution and can be used efficiently to improve fire safety in a range of new and existing school buildings and supports the concept of risk - assessed retro fitting of sprinklers.

They just did not have enough space in their existing school building and time was not on their side.

The scheme involved the use of a large 350 - tonne crane to lift the steel and concrete building modules over the top of the existing school building and into a totally enclosed courtyard.

The MPs» investigation builds on a National Audit Office report in February which said billions were being spent on free schools while many existing school buildings were crumbling.

Also important consideration for maintenance of existing school buildings and the disposal of assets are the information documents for asbestos management in schools (external link) and disposal of assets by foundation and voluntary schools (external link).

During his mayoral campaign last year, Mr. de Blasio said that «well - resourced» charter schools should be charged rent to use space in existing school buildings, known as co-location.

The project also will incorporate improvements to the existing school building, including the replacement of doorknobs with ADA - compliant door latches; ADA - related relocations and renovations of bathrooms; upgrades to an exercise room, a guidance suite, auditorium and four classrooms; and the installation of an inclined chair lift to provide accessibility to the lower area of the existing building's third floor.

Mobile Modular designed and proposed a creative combination of modular buildings that could be strategically placed adjacent to the existing school building in an open field and on under - utilized tennis courts.

The government has pledged billions for new free schools while existing school buildings in England are deteriorating, says the official spending watchdog.

Demolition of the oldest portion of the existing school building; construction of an addition for a new elementary school, music rooms and art rooms; construction of a new secure entrance, cafeteria, commons and kitchen; upgrades to restrooms, HVAC and plumbing and electrical systems.

However, a change in government in 2010 led to the existing school building programmes at the time being axed and the Priority School Building Programme being introduced in 2011, with baseline design guidelines and the aim to make school construction more cost - effective.

Multinational construction company Arup has pledged to advise the Lebanese Minister of Education about school infrastructure, providing advice about the construction of new schools, as well as maintenance and expansion of existing school buildings.

This is taxpayers» money that could be used to fund much - needed improvements in thousands of existing school buildings

«This is taxpayers» money that could be used to fund much - needed improvements in thousands of existing school buildings,» she said.