NZB have been placed 89th on the annual Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100

Which ranks Britain’s private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We produce Schoolhaus®, which are zero carbon, energy efficient school buildings; constructed off-site, integrating state-of-the-art technology within the building. Their airtight construction, outstanding insulation and the generation of energy and revenue (via the solar PV roof) make them the UK’s most energy-efficient school buildings. Neil Smith, … Read more

Off-site manufacturing and 20 year operating leases

Our newly-commissioned report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) entitled “Off-site manufacturing and 20-year operating leases: is this the future for school buildings?” is out now. This report examines the pressing need for new school buildings and explores how 20 year operating leases and the Schoolhaus® design can combine to deliver significant … Read more

Schoolhaus® awarded 5 regional lots on ESFA schools construction framework

We’re extremely proud to have been awarded five places in the Education and Skills Funding Agency’s (ESFA) four-year £8bn build programme. Alongside a range of other main contractors, we look forward to supporting the construction of new schools in England over the next four years. “This is very good news, and a big achievement. We … Read more

Getting ready for November’s conference season

Education Estates focuses on the funding, design, build, management and maintenance of schools, colleges and universities across the UK. Whether you are preparing for an upcoming project or looking for solutions and ideas to current challenges; Education Estates – the largest gathering of Education Buildings Professionals from across the UK, will enable you to achieve … Read more