There is a direct relationship between the quality of education infrastructure and education outcomes.

Attractive, comfortable environments support effective teaching and learning. Research shows that learners in well-daylit, ventilated and thermally comfortable classrooms perform better and achieve significantly improved education outcomes compared to learners in classrooms without these characteristics.  

Education organisations are facing increasing operating costs including higher energy, water, waste, security, cleaning, and maintenance costs. Planning and managing infrastructure effectively can reduce these costs significantly, providing savings that can be used to improve education.

Parents, learners, and educators are becoming more discerning about education facilities and their operation. Welcoming, inclusive, productive teaching and learning environments with up-to-date equipment and amenities are becoming increasingly important in attracting and retaining learners and staff.   

Climate change, environmental and health and safety policies and legislation are driving the development of more stringent infrastructure requirements. This includes improved energy and water efficiency requirements as well as the greater application of renewable energy and waste recycling. Infrastructure audits and the development of procedures are an increasingly important part of demonstrating a commitment to achieving healthy and safe teaching and learning environments.   

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