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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
26
Jul 2022

Homeowner Building Terms

If you’re buying your first home or are moving house, there can be a lot of jargon within the industry and it isn’t your job to be the property experts. You shouldn’t be expected to understand all the building terms that surveyors, architects and builders use on a day-to-day basis. With that in mind, we’ve provided a list of common homeowner building terms you need to know to help you navigate your purchase and understand your building surveys. Asbestos A naturally occurring mineral which was previously used in building work, but was found to be dangerous to humans if exposed […]

Homeowner building terms
12
Jul 2022

What To Do If You Discover Asbestos In Your Home 

Asbestos is a mineral that is naturally occurring. Historically, it has been used for insulation and fire-proofing within buildings, as well as in construction materials and many consumer products too. Unfortunately, it is also highly dangerous material that can lead to several different lung conditions. Despite the health risks being known since the 19th century and the term ‘asbestosis’ being coined in the 1920s, the material was still used regularly up until it was prohibited in the 1980s and wasn’t fully banned until 1999.  Given this, it is feasible that if your property was built before the year 2000, it […]

What to do if you discover asbestos in your home