TG Escapes Blog
The latest articles from the TG Escapes team. Read on to keep up to date on the latest innovations and stories in the world of modular eco-building for education and business.
How Our Team Build Around Uneven Terrain
In the construction industry, no two sites are the same, particularly when adding new buildings to an existing facility. In the 21 years our team has worked across the UK, we’ve been faced with some steep challenges when it comes to site surfaces, from complex...
Keeping SEND Students Warm in Our Winter-Ready Modular Classrooms
With winter approaching, we've taken a look at how our team optimises our SEND buildings around the worst that UK weather can throw at them, creating warm, comfortable spaces that still meet net zero in operation year-round. We achieve this with high-quality...
Funding Crucial Modular SEND Buildings Through CIF
Creating the right learning environment for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) students is essential, but securing funding for these spaces can be challenging. The Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) offers an invaluable opportunity for schools to enhance...
How Tailored SEND Classrooms Can Help Teachers
Across both mainstream and specialist schools, teachers go above and beyond to offer exceptional education to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). There are many challenges facing SEND schools, from staffing shortages to funding shortfalls,...
How Tailored Environments Benefit SEND Students
As we look to better accommodate students falling under the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) umbrella, it's become more and more clear that traditionally designed classrooms can cause a range of issues, leading to challenges in engagement, behaviour,...
Integrating Modular Buildings Within Historic School Settings
Many independent schools across the UK have facilities dating back centuries, showcasing their commitments to tradition and educational excellence. There are significant challenges when it comes to incorporating modern expansions in these environments. Whether...
What Does Net Zero Look Like in a Modular Building?
Over the last decade, net zero has transitioned from a niche talking point to a critical focus for all construction companies, with clear targets set by the government for the sector. Over the last 21 years, TG Escapes has grown into one of the key modular building...
Celebrating 21 Years; A Conversation With Richard Harvey
2024 marks the 21st anniversary of TG Escapes, and to celebrate I sat down with Richard Harvey, founder and CEO of the company, to discuss the past, present, and future of our company and industry. Can you introduce yourself and your role within TG Escapes? I’m...
21 Years 21 Stories: Starting In-House Manufacturing
While we’ve always designed our buildings in-house, for our first 15 years the timber panels used to construct our projects were produced in Romania. In 2018 we decided to move all production to our Coventry HQ, determined to better our offerings to clients and...
How Biophilic Design Boosts Exam Performance
This exam season, we've taken a look at the ways that biophilic design can help to boost classroom performance. Our team have seen first-hand the calming effects of our timber framed school buildings on students and staff, thanks to a wealth of biophilic...
How Modular Buildings Speed up School Construction
Summer holidays are upon us, the perfect time to complete vital work around your school without disrupting education. We've put together this look through the many ways that opting for a modular solution can save time, with a greatly reduced on-site installation...
Our First Two Modular SEND Buildings
Over the last 9 years, our team has created beautiful, sustainable, and fully featured classrooms, intervention spaces, and performance spaces for SEND students across the UK. Our modular system, biophilic design principles, and in-house design and build process are...