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Trinity School, Carlisle

Design and Build Project comprising a major redevelopment of an existing school campus within Carlisle City Centre and incorporating a range of new build, refurbishment / remodelling and demolition works together with extensive external works.

The project is being delivered in 3 phases enabling the full ongoing operation of the school and all construction works are being carried out within a “live” environment and on a constrained city centre site.

The new build element (complete) provides around 7000m2 of new teaching, office and associated ancillary space. The extensive refurbishment / remodelling (around 6000m2 and ongoing) will provide a range of fully upgraded and modernized school accommodation.

The new build element was completed on time, on budget and on programme. The second and third phases are currently progressing on programme with overall completion programmed for early 2012.

All works are being delivered within a live School environment and successful, careful and detailed planning, preparation and execution of works allied to effective ongoing close cooperation and communication with staff, pupils and other stakeholders ensured the first phase of the Project was handed over on time and with minimal disruption and phases 2 and 3 are progressing well.

Our proactive collaborative approach is evidenced by our extensive initial engagement with pupils and staff via open meetings, informal and formal forums newsletters, inspection tours and presentations and competitions we ensured we achieved and maintained effective ongoing relationships and lines of communication.

The site is registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme and the most recent Monitoring Report (January 2011) resulted in a score of 36 out of 40 – in the top 3% of scores nationally and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to effective, considerate and collaborative working.

The project is on target to achieve a “Very Good” BREEAM Rating and a range of sustainable features are incorporated including PV solar roof panels, controlled natural internal ventilation systems ensuring efficient climate control, rainwater harvesting and recycling.