PROJECT BACKGROUND

Bluecoat Academy is a secondary school, based in Aspley, Nottingham and is the newest addition to the Archway Learning Trust.

Due to an increased demand for support and learning facilities for students, the Trust required additional classrooms and specialised SEN provision, involving the conversion of existing space.

SERVICES PROVIDED

Miller Knight were appointed as principal contractor on the scheme, following previous success in delivering regeneration works for the client.

The works involved the creation of a new ground-floor art room, SEN support room, first-floor toilet block, plus the refurbishment and adaption of 2Nr existing classrooms.

Scope of works included:

• Demolition and strip-out.
• Reconfiguration of internal layout by installing new partitions.
• M&E design and installation, including solar PV and EV chargers.
• Platform lift installation.
• Replacement suspended ceiling and floor.
• Installation of new FR door sets and associated joinery items.
• Formation of additional car parking spaces and landscaping.
• External façade refurbishment.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Miller Knight strive for success and the highest quality outcome for any contracted services.

• SPECIALISED SOLUTIONS: Works undertaken to Department for Education output specification for SEN provision.
• ON TIME: Our delivery team completed the fast-track project within the assigned timescales to ensure the building was fully operational in time for the new academic year.