With a $1.18 billion on the table for upgrading existing Victorian schools, opportunity currently abounds for architects who want to break into the government schools sector.

But for many architects, their exposure to the Victorian School Building Authority has been minimal and the process of tendering for a school project very unfamiliar. Those who would benefit from a few pointers need look no further than this excellent article by Education Planner and director at I=D+E, Scott Alterator who has shared his top 5 tips for winning your first Victorian school project.