Great Bardfield Primary - Phelan Construction Ltd | Specialist Refurbishment Contractors

Client
Essex County Council
Contract Value
£1.5m
Project Manager
Essex County Council
Architect
Laurie Wood Associates
Programme
26 Weeks
Contract Type
NEC 3 Option A
Sector
Education
Project Lead
Chris Groves
Location
Braintree

What did the project involve?

For this project Phelan undertook a phased demolition of three existing temporary classrooms and construction of a new standalone single storey building which comprises of three classrooms, toilet facilities, plant and storage together with associated ancillary works. Two temporary class bases were required for the duration of the construction works. The rear of the new building comprised of a retaining wall, playground and large canopy.

Quick turnaround to install temporary classroom within summer holiday beak.
Steep gradient site with piled foundations.
Tight access with limited storage.

What stand-out features did the project boast?

The project delivered a low carbon footprint to include renewable energy through roof mounted solar panels and highly efficient air source heat pumps. LED lighting better representing natural daylight and the building fabric was also thermally enhanced. The building has been constructed using red brick and flint stone façade panels keeping in line with the existing Victorian School building. Deep window frames and a dark grey metal standing seam roof add a contemporary element to the tradition brick and flint . The external landscape was constructed using eco friendly wooden log retaining walls.