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Novus completes Sunderland refurb
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OVUS has completed a major refurbishment project at Barnwell Academy in Sunderland.
The project included an external façade
upgrade to the 13,724 sqft building taking in window replacements and upgrades to the building’s cladding and insulation to help reduce energy bills. Barnwell Academy, which has been part
of the Barnwell Academy Trust since 2014, caters for boys and girls up to 11 and has space for around 280 pupils. Asbestos removal was a large part of
the works and Novus’ nine-strong team removed 883 sqft of it throughout the seven-week project. The upgrade to the cladding and insulation should reduce Barnwell Academy’s energy bills by 25%. Phillip Cuthbertson, operations
Wates to build Nottingham College City Hub
College. Nottingham College was formed following
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a merger between the city’s New College and Central College in June 2017. The City Hub, which was procured via Major Works - UK, part of the Scape National Construction framework, will offer superior facilities and resources for college students, as well as providing community amenities including a restaurant, cafe, and a new performing arts centre. The City Hub will be built on disused
brownfield land next to the Broadmarsh Centre and tram overpass at the foot of Lace Market Cliff. It will form an important part of a Council run scheme to regenerate this part of Nottingham in order to provide a more welcoming entrance to the southern part of the city centre. Major Works - UK is part of the Scape
National Construction framework. The framework provides public sector organisations with the highest standards of customer satisfaction, local labour and
ATES Construction has been appointed to build the £58m City Hub building for Nottingham
local spend for projects as well as operating with strict minimum standards of fair payment, waste diversion, community engagement, training and apprenticeships. John Carlin, Business Unit Director,
Wates Construction Midlands, said: “We are very proud to have secured the contract to build what will be an exceptional centre for education in the East Midlands. As well as being a superior facility for students, the Hub will also be of excellent use for community groups and the business sector and will play a key role in creating a new destination within the city centre.” Matthew Varley, Director of Estates at
Nottingham College said: “Wates is one of the largest privately-owned construction companies in the country and its approach to working in partnership and using their experience on other similar schemes makes them an ideal partner for Nottingham College in driving the City Hub project forward.”
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manager at Novus Property Solutions in Gateshead, said: “The work with Barnwell Academy has helped to modernise the school, which will reduce energy prices and contribute to a positive teaching environment for the pupils.” Barnwell Academy’s head teacher,
Ashley Emmerson, said: “The external façade upgrade at Barnwell Academy has transformed our school and created a welcoming, warm and safe environment for the children today, and in the future, to learn. The project was delivered efficiently and swiftly and ensured there was no disruption to teaching and learning. Our school community would like to thank Novus for their commitment, hard work and professionalism.”
www.novussolutions.co.uk
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