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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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Sep 2024

The Brent Primary School – Flat Roof Refurb

Client Name: The Brent Primary School Location: Dartford Type of client: Primary School Discipline provided by M+C: Bid Funding Preparation/Submission (CIF) | Building Surveying |  Procurement | Project Management Value: £379,000 Contractors: Cambridge Flat Roofing The Project This Primary School was facing leaks due to the school’s current roofing being in poor condition and showing signs of age-related deterioration, being over 50 years old and forming part of the school’s original construction. This project aimed to resolve the issues across the seven areas of flat roofing. The leaks also posed a number of health and safety risks to the staff and […]

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Sep 2023

CIF Guidance 2024/2025

The Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) can provide vital funding to help ensure schools and academic buildings are up to standard. Due to the high demand for this funding, however, approximately only one third of applicants are successful each year. Only applications that address priority improvements whilst closely aligning with the CIF guidance will be successful. Although the 2024/2025 round is yet to be confirmed, it’s never too early to start considering your bid. Here’s a quick roundup of everything you need to know!  Who Can Apply? Depending on their size and type of institution, schools can either be eligible for […]

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