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Energy neutral building supplied on operating lease
its capacity to accommodate more pupils. A 655 sqm Schoolhaus provided the
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solution and now forms the academy’s Business and Enterprise Centre with eight classrooms, a meeting space, offices and a study area for students. With limited capital budgets for new or
replacement buildings, the two-storey, ultra-energy efficient Schoolhaus building was funded by UK Energy Partners on a seven-year operating lease. Schoolhaus, built and delivered by the
company’s offsite construction division, Net Zero Buildings, is an appealing solution for schools with its funding options and minimal ongoing utilities and maintenance costs. Key features include the latest mechanical ventilation and heat recovery, LED lights and occupancy and motion sensors controlling both lighting and heating; all powered by the building’s solar powered PV roof. Taking part in the official opening,
Richard Tredinnick, MP for Bosworth, said: “This is a very important
EDMOOR, an oversubscribed secondary academy in Hinckley, Leicestershire, needed to expand
improvement for the school giving them an energy neutral building and a manageable financial package.” The new building has an Energy
Performance Certificate (EPC) Rating: A+, with annual energy savings estimated at more than £5,000. “When you compare
this to our main school building you cannot compare the technology and reduced running costs,” added Andrew Coombs, Redmoor Academy principal.
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Offsite approach preferred for Harrogate sports complex
Caledonian was appointed as contractor
on the £2.5m project. In addition to the offsite manufacture and installation of the new building, the company is also providing a full turnkey service including demolition and ground-works. Ground floor comprises a new
reception and waiting area, changing areas, office, treatment room, accessible changing area and additional WCs. An existing tower will be demolished
and replaced with a new stair tower, and a second tower will be constructed to provide access to the new first floor. These independent sections will be clad in vertical timber cladding to contrast with the existing stonework. The first floor will sit in between the
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NEW sports complex for Ashville College in Harrogate is being constructed to seamlessly link with
the surrounding campus. The independent day and boarding school
for girls and boys aged 3-18 years needed to replace an existing sports complex
that is used by both pupils and members of the public. With a requirement to site the new complex within a precise footprint between buildings, the accuracy of design and installation were key decisions in the college’s decision to choose offsite construction.
two stair towers, extending over a new main entrance, which will be faced in a striking red cladding. This will create additional accommodation in the form of a new staff office, enlarged gymnasium and two new dance studios.
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