Key Points:

• Two-stage Design and Build of Construction Skills Centre with Mezzanine level

• Warehouse-style centre with two large work areas - one on the ground level and a second workspace on the mezzanine level

• Simple, open and minimal workspace design with exposed features

• Toilets on both levels

• Plant room installation

• Office fitted on the ground floor

• External cycle store

Key Challenges:

• The second stage of the works was approved once the project had begun - The original scheme was for a single-storey building only, but the client decided to add a storey Mezzanine level 8 weeks into the project

• Construction had to be paused for the redesign to take place - work then recommenced once the design and planning had been approved

• Two-stage D&B project - coordination and communication between the client and design team were key throughout the programme

• Live Environment - for the most part, the college was open as normal and noise and disruption had to be kept to a minimum

• External work as a result of the live environment was difficult at times as the car park had to be kept clear for the staff and students to use; deliveries had to be carefully planned and timed