The School Rebuilding Programme is accelerating but can the construction sector keep pace?
Frameclad is already delivering education projects through industrialised construction, and as joint Managing Directors Nik Teagle and Martin Jamieson argue, this approach is no longer optional, its essential. Despite the downturn in education builds, over the last 12 months alone our team has delivered light steel frame systems for 24 education schemes with a combined total build value of around £337million. And with what’s coming down the track, we’re ramping up for an even busier 2026. A 15% rise in education project starts is forecast for this year, as the School Rebuilding Programme gathers pace. The programme itself is expanding, with 250 more schools being added, taking the total to 750 schools set for delivery by 2035. But here’s the bit the industry can’t ignore. Yes, the pipeline is growing. Yes, funding is being committed. But there’s a big question hanging over the sector – do we have the workforce to deliver it all using traditional construction skills when much of the focus is on housing delivery? Skills shortages haven’t gone away. An ageing workforce, fewer young people entering the trades, and ongoing labour pressures mean many projects are already feeling the strain. For education estate managers working to fixed funding windows and tight term time deadlines, that’s a serious concern.
Industrialised construction – a practical delivery solution This is where industrialised construction steps in – not as a trend – but as a practical delivery solution. By shifting a large portion of construction away from the building site and into a controlled manufacturing environment. The result? Faster programmes, more predictable delivery and far fewer workforce related headaches. For live school
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environments and tight summer holiday programmes, that kind of certainty isn’t just helpful – it’s a game-changer.
Faster builds, safer spaces With 24 education projects completed in the last 12 months, Frameclad has a proven track record of delivering education spaces that are faster to build, safer to use and sustainable by design. Safety is at the heart of everything we do. UK education buildings demand high levels of fire protection. With over 50 fire tests completed, UKAS accredited certification and fire resistance of up to 120 minutes, our light steel systems undergo independent rigorous testing to ensure compliance with current regulations and to protect staff, students and property.
The road to net zero Sustainability is equally critical. Frameclad’s steel has always been produced with around 60% recycled content, but we are taking it up another gear with our ECO-LSF systems. Made from 100% recycled steel using low- carbon Electric Arc Furnace technology, reduces CO2 emissions by up to 70%,
supports circular construction practices, and delivers environmentally responsible solutions without compromising fire safety or structural integrity. For projects aiming to hit net zero targets, Frameclad’s approach shows that sustainability and performance can go hand in hand. Put simply, if the construction sector is being asked to deliver more schools, more extensions and more refurbishments at speed, our light steel frame solutions offer a faster more resilient way to build than traditional methods alone.
To learn more about how light steel frame can help meet demand without compromising safety, speed and sustainability performance, download Building the Future of Education at:
www.frameclad.com/downloads
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