🌡️ Thermometer Wars: Are You Really Getting an Accurate Water Temperature Reading?

In the world of Legionella control, close enough isn’t close enough. It’s 8:04 AM. You're in the plant room, standing ne …

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24-Apr-2025 14:00:20

Week Two of Easter: Quick Wins While the School Is Still Quiet

The first week of the Easter break is often spent firefighting – fixing what broke, scrubbing what’s become unidentifiab …

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11-Apr-2025 12:05:39

Your Project Plan is Approved—Now What?

Your school’s project plan has been approved. Fantastic! 🎉

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by Richard Melis Richard Melis
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14-Mar-2025 12:22:39

How School Estate Teams Can Say ‘No’ Without Being the Bad Guys

The ‘Can You Just…’ Epidemic If you manage a school estate, you’ll know this scenario all too well. You’re halfway up a …

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by Richard Melis Richard Melis
3 min read
07-Mar-2025 16:08:12

Would Your Premises Pass the ‘What If?’ Test?

Most school estate teams would say they’re on top of things. The buildings are standing, the heating mostly works, and n …

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Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
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26-Feb-2025 16:25:29

Fire Safety in Schools: If You Only Read One Compliance Guide, Make It This One

Schools are predictable in their unpredictability. You never know when a pupil will set off the alarm by burning toast i …

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14-Feb-2025 16:10:17