2.17 The vast majority of M&E equipment is in working order; however, a portion of components have been assessed as condition C and are likely to require investment/replacement in the near future. Despite most of the equipment currently being in working order, there appears to be a general lack of maintenance and investment to M&E assets resulting in an overall poor condition with room for improvement. Plant rooms are generally untidy, which does not assist with maintenance being undertaken or demonstrate a proactive maintenance of assets.
2.18 Several items were highlighted across the Conventional Schools which require further investigation to fully determine the cause and solution. These issues are more significant such as damp, roof leaks, staining to external walls suggesting defective gutters, and cracks to walls.
2.19 Similar to the Architectural Review, condition varies across the Conventional Schools with the higher specification school in better condition. This is not necessarily due to the specification alone, as this school also demonstrated higher levels of maintenance.
2.20 Overall, there is a clear disparity between the excellent condition of the Pilot PPP Schools and the relatively poor condition of the Conventional Schools.