The Government's 'Building Schools for the Future' (BSF) initiative aims to rebuild or refurbish every English secondary school to 21st century standards over the next 10-15 years. Annual spending will be £2.2 billion.

Main contractors will need to table cost-effective and high quality partnerships with suppliers as part of a successful bid.

Armitage Venesta and Armitage Shanks both already have established partnerships with contractors, and their product ranges, service and support systems and track record will ensure value, quality and innovation for all contractors wanting a slice of the BSF action.

Independent research across all education sectors reveals that 69% of school washrooms are over 20 years old, while 51% of schools rated their washroom facilities as poor and 39% of facilities had no provision for disabled children.

BSF aims to remedy all aspects of disrepair in our schools and, with partners such as Armitage Venesta and Armitage Shanks, contractors are assured of dedicated, contemporary product solutions and a proactive, proven and positive service and partnership approach.

For their new 'The Future of School Washrooms' brochure or advice on supply partnering please contact, call 01474-335413, and for product information please visit www.armitage-venesta.co.uk or www.thebluebook.co.uk.