Castle Batch School, Weston-super-Mare

Schools

14 Nov

Project Description

New early years facility

Kennet Construction Ltd tendered this project as part of Priory Academy’s ongoing development program for all local schools.

The School needed a suitable contractor able to take on the school’s outline remit and we provided a detailed cost effective design to suit their requirements.

We submitted a planning application on behalf of the school which was granted without delay. The building is designed for children 2-4 yrs and provides two classrooms, staff room, play areas and all facilities.

The new building is a single storey structure and using traditional construction methods including piled strip foundations to mitigate ground conditions, concrete block and brick cavity construction with structural steel, timber trussed.

We carefully designed the building so that not only was it cost effective it is also very economical to run. We specified an air source heat pump for heating and hot water, as well as LED lighting and natural ventilation, with appropriate insulation measures we were able to achieve an EPC “A” rating for this building.

The whole project was delivered through the planning process and completed on site within 9 months which is an outstanding achievement.