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9
Jan 2025

Welcome the newest member of Munday & Cramer – Pedram Shirani

Welcome our newest team member – Pedram Shiran – Building Energy Analyst 2024 was as busy as ever, and while staff have been beavering away with the annual cycle of professional and project work our business development team has been readying the practice for our Knowledge Transfer Partnership project and the arrival of our newest graduate. We have been working with Innovate UK and Anglia Ruskin University under Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) grant funding to develop our energy & environmental services….watch this space in 2025! Who is Pedram?  Pedram is a Building Energy Analyst and has recently completed an MSc […]

27
Dec 2024

Mince Pie Challenge Results

At M+C, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to answer the question on everyone’s mind: which supermarket makes the best mince pies? Over the past month, our team has been conducting a thorough taste test of mince pies from the leading supermarkets. The Challenge We sampled mince pies from a comprehensive selection of retailers: Tesco Marks & Spencer Waitrose Asda Sainsbury’s Costco Morrisons Each mince pie was meticulously rated on a scale of 1-10, taking into account factors such as pastry quality, filling, and overall taste. And the Winner Is… 🏆 We’re excited to announce that Tesco’s Finest Mince Pies have […]

24
Dec 2024

M+C go to Barleylands Christmas Party

M+C’s Christmas Party at Barleylands! What a night to remember! The M+C went to Barleylands for our annual Christmas do! The evening was absolute amazing. Between the endless rounds of drinks, impromptu dance-offs, and bashes in the dodgems, it’s certainly a night to remember. Looking around at everyone’s grinning faces, it was clear that this year’s do was one for the books. Here’s to the M+C team – knowing how to work hard and party harder! Though some of us might be nursing sore heads today, it was worth every minute.

9
Dec 2024

The 12 Days of CIFmas

12 Days of CIFmas: A Journey Through School Improvements As the holiday season approaches, we’re excited to unwrap the magical world of the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) through our special 12 Days of CIFmas celebration! Join us as we explore how CIF funding brings festive cheer to educational infrastructure across the country. Day 1: The CIF Funding Miracle On the first day of CIFmas, Santa brought CIF funding cheer, A magical chance to improve buildings! Get ready for our 12 Days of CIFmas adventure, Where school improvements bring festive splendor! Day 2: Fire Safety – Protecting What Matters Most On […]

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Dec 2024

What is The difference Between a building surveyor and quantity surveyor?

In the dynamic world of build environment and property management, building surveyors and quantity surveyors play crucial yet distinct roles. Whilst their titles might sound similar, their professional responsibilities differ significantly. Building Surveyors: Building surveyors are technical experts dedicated to assessing and improving property conditions. They conduct comprehensive property surveys, including RICS home surveys, identifying potential structural issues and providing expert recommendations for repair, maintenance, and restoration. Their primary focus is evaluating building conditions to ensure safety, functionality, and potential enhancement. They inspect properties meticulously, offering strategic insights into maintaining and improving built environments. Quantity Surveyors: Quantity surveyors serve as […]

29
Nov 2024

Deal or No Deal? Munday + Cramer’s Architectural Black Friday Breakdown!

This year, more than any other, has seen many of us looking forward desperately to the Black Friday sales; a brief respite from the continual economic challenges fired at us throughout the year. Here at Munday + Cramer, we’re no different, and in this blog post, we wanted to explore Black Friday through an architectural lens. Trust us on this one… The Architecture of Retail Spaces For most people, when they see a shopping mall or retail complex, they see a place to snag incredible deals. For architects, however, we see structures, flow, and design potential. How about a minimalist […]

18
Nov 2024

5 Tips on Maintaining Older Buildings

Maintaining and managing older buildings, particularly historic or ageing structures, is crucial for ensuring their safety, longevity, and comfort. This guide breaks down five essential tips for maintaining aged buildings, with a focus on educational institutions and similar facilities. Be mindful of Asbestos Asbestos management is essential for buildings constructed before 2000. This naturally occurring mineral, was used for its fire-resistant and insulating properties in the past, can pose serious health risks if disturbed. Professional surveys are vital to identifing asbestos-containing materials, and an up-to-date asbestos register should be maintained at all times. Only licensed contractors should handle asbestos-related work. […]

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8
Nov 2024

Apply These Architectural Design Techniques to Improve Your Designs

As an architect, exploring distinctive design concepts and variations is key to developing your imagination and improving your creative skills. One of the best ways to get inspired is by browsing the designs of famous architects and studying how they approach their architecture. Explore famous architecture: Studying the work of famous architects can influence your perspective on the different elements architecture. Immersing yourself in their designs can spark fresh ideas and challenge your preconceptions. Frank Lloyd Wright’s nature-inspired forms, for example, offer a striking contrast to the clean lines and minimalist elegance of Mies van der Rohe’s modernist masterpieces. By […]

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1
Nov 2024

The Next Round of CIF is Here (2025/26)

It is confirmed – the next round of the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) has been announced! CIF (Condition Improvement Fund) offers a lifeline for upgrading and maintaining educational facilities – but with extreme competition and only a third of applications being funded each year, standing out is crucial. Success hinges on crafting proposals that tackle urgent improvements while following the CIF guidance. What is CIF? CIF is a capital fund granted to educational establishments looking to resolve condition-based issues on the school estate, and in lesser numbers, those schools looking to expand their estate. It must be stressed that these […]

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Oct 2024

Capital Grant to Deliver 300 School-based Nurseries

The Department for Education has launched a new initiative aimed at expanding early years provision across the country. The School-Based Nursery Capital Grant scheme offers eligible primary schools up to £150,000 to convert surplus space into nursery space. The announcement highlighted that the scheme is to support the 2025 scheme to provide 30 hours/week of government funded hours for childcare and early education to working parents. It has been noted that currently that the availability of early years provision is not evenly distributed with the most disadvantaged areas often receiving the least amount of provision. Who Can Apply? The eligibility […]