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31
Oct 2022

Local RICS Surveyor: Essex

Looking for a local RICS surveyor? Based in Essex, Munday + Cramer are trained professionals across a range of areas. What’s more, we also have 40 years of experience in the construction industry, serving both B2B and B2C markets. Through the years, we have highlighted some major issues for our clients that have stopped them from making poor investments. Equally, we have also provided many individuals with the advice needed to correct minor problems. No matter the age of the property, it’s vital you don’t skip this part of the process. Our team can help with: Home and property surveying […]

local RICS building surveyor in Essex
17
Oct 2022

Gothic Revival Architecture: Halloween in Architecture

Based in Essex, the team here at Munday + Cramer are passionate about all thing’s architecture. In fact, there is little we don’t know about this topic and how it has developed through the decades. With Halloween just around the corner, we thought it would be fitting to discuss the art of Gothic Revival architecture – an incredibly popular approach to design and one of our personal favourites! What is Gothic Revival architecture? Taking things one step back, let’s take a look at Gothic architecture and its origin, before looking at its revival. Gothic architecture was an incredibly popular style […]

Gothic revival architecture used in the United States
10
Oct 2022

ESFA CIF Funding: Changes for 2023/24

Struggling to understand the ins and outs of the new criteria for the next round of ESFA CIF funding? As professional bid writers for over 40 years, our team are always up to date with the latest criteria. What’s more, we also have an incredibly high success rate when bidding for CIF projects.  Interested in knowing more about changes for the next round of CIF and how we can help streamline the process? Keep reading!  Who are the ESFA? ESFA stands for the Education and Skills Funding Agency. Part of the Government, the ESFA are responsible for deciding which educational […]

ESFA CIF funding for schools
3
Oct 2022

Public Sector Decarbonisation Fund: Phase 3B 

Thinking about applying for the Public Sector Decarbonisation Fund? Now more than ever, it’s vitally important that everyone is doing their bit to lower their use of fossil fuels. To help promote this, the government is offering funding to help the public sector decarbonise their infrastructure. This being said, applying for funding is easier said than done, with lots of hoops to jump through.  For more information on the scheme and how Munday + Cramer can help, keep reading.  What is the Public Sector Decarbonisation Fund? For those of you who missed our previous blogs on PSDS, let us start […]

Public Sector Decarbonisation Fund Phase 3B from the government
26
Sep 2022

Architecture Design: All about Chimneys

Here at Munday + Cramer, we are passionate about everything to do with architecture design. Through the years, we have played a part in many large-scale projects, from rebuilding homes to fully refurbishing listed buildings. During this time, we have learnt all there is to know about chimneys and how these can add a huge element of character to any new build. Trust us when we say that these shouldn’t go overlooked in the design phase. They really are a vital consideration! The different chimney types When it comes to knowing everything there is about architecture design, the learning never […]

Chimney architecture design
19
Sep 2022

What to look out for when choosing a writer for CIF bids

When it comes to writing CIF bids, it really does pay to bring in the professionals. As a government-led funding scheme, there are many different hurdles to jump through if you want to be successful. This can make the entire process a little overwhelming. Struggling with the demands that come with writing your application for CIF? Here at Munday + Cramer, we have helped hundreds of schools secure funding for their projects. What’s more, with over 40 years’ experience in bid writing, it’s safe to say that you’re in more than capable hands when working with us! Key qualities of […]

12
Sep 2022

3 Top Tips for a Successful CIF Application: Overcoming the hurdles

Looking for tips on how to build a successful CIF application? Like with all Government schemes, there are a lot of hoops to jump through with writing this kind of bid. This being said, with the right guidance, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be successful in receiving this type of financial support. Here at Munday + Cramer, we have helped hundreds of schools build comprehensive and successful applications through the years. As experts in procurement, architecture, surveying, and project management, we have an added level of knowledge when it comes to the level of work that is required and how […]

3 Top Tips for a Successful CIF Application
5
Sep 2022

School Maintenance Checklist: Preparing your school for autumn

With the autumn months drawing in and winter just around the corner, it’s time to get out your school maintenance checklist. Having worked with many learning facilities throughout the years, we know that it isn’t always easy to get funding for large repairs. Taking care of your site now will help you avoid running into more serious issues that require applying for schemes such as CIF. Should you need to do this, however, our team here at Munday + Cramer are experts when it comes to bid writing. Having helped hundreds of schools achieve this kind of funding, it’s safe […]

school maintenance checklist for autumn
22
Aug 2022

Home improvements: How insulation will help you combat rising energy prices

With the colder months beginning to draw in, you’re probably starting to consider simple home improvements to help you combat the rising energy prices. Autumn is just around the corner and it’s only a matter of time before the heating gets switched on and the kettle is back on a constant boil. Insulation is something that many homeowners overlook. Many think that just because they’ve purchased a new build or a house that already has insulation, it’s not something they ever need to worry about. In actual fact, insulation starts degrading from around the 15-20 year mark and comes in […]

Insulation as a part of home improvements
8
Aug 2022

The Importance of CIF Project Costing 

As part of a CIF project application, educational institutions must provide detailed costs to secure funding. It is incredibly important to give this section due consideration, as CIF project costing contributes to 25% of the overall score given to the full application. Below, we will detail the different criteria that CIF judges will be looking out for within your application when it comes to costing. Overall CIF Project Costs Clear scopes with overall cost below industry expectations should be present in your application. This will help you to achieve a maximum score. Each cost element should be reasonable and explained […]

Two people looking at CIF project costing