DfE Construction Framework Praised for Focus on Sustainability in Schools Revamp

A SPECIALIST in UK green-technology building solutions has hailed the Department for Education’s (DfE) £15 billion Construction Framework 25 (CF25) for its focus on incorporating sustainability and innovation in the nationwide revamp of educational buildings and infrastructure.

Keith Hills, Founder of Eco Green Group, said: “This new framework is a fantastic opportunity to re-imagine our schools with cost-effective and sustainable eco-design from the outset.

“It’s so important that children get to experience green architecture and technologies in the buildings where they spend so much of their time. Seeing renewable energy, living walls, and other sustainable features first hand encourages environmental awareness for the next generation.”

£15bn Construction Framework

The CF25 framework considers bids in several categories, including 5% being weighted for Continuing Improvement and Innovation and a further 10% weighted against Social Value for buildings. The framework underscores the government’s pledge to integrate sustainability and innovation into educational infrastructure.

Keith added: “Greens spaces and urban greening have consistently been linked with improved academic performance, so it’s great to see the DfE recognising this in the bidding process.

“We’ve seen first-hand the impact green technologies can make in schools both in terms of economic savings and overall well-being in classrooms.”

As the bidding process progresses, Eco Green Group says it looks forward to the opportunity to contribute to the development of educational facilities that reflect the UK’s dedication to sustainability and innovation.

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