The Project
The school identified a need for the provision of a dedicated multi use games area, which pupils could utilise throughout the year. The MUGA was sized to the schools’ requirements totalling 300m2. It was to comprise of a tarmacadam finish and perimeter fencing, incorporating access gates, goals, basketball hoops and cricket wickets. The project was tendered via a single stage tender process, with the works let via a purchase order with a project value circa £34.5k. After a 6-week installation and fit out programme, the project was completed in August 2019.
Our Role
We were appointed to assist with:
- identifying a suitable site within the existing school grounds
- develop a design and specification
- prepare, submit and obtain planning permission
- tender the works
- monitor the quality and progress on site.
As part of our Contract Administrator role, we prepared the contract documents, chaired progress meetings, undertook valuations, instructed variations, certified the works as practically complete and ensured snagging items were closed out.
Key Outcomes
- Provision of a new high quality Exam Hall designed for a specific purpose.
- A modern flexible layout, making use of natural light without distraction and a comfortable environment to facilitate and improve concentration.
- The building is energy efficient with heating, cooling and ventilation provision which are all reactive, quiet and adjustable to suit occupancy numbers and environmental conditions.
- The building design provides a simple façade and low pitched roof which is in-keeping with the environment and is in harmony within its setting. It’s located within the existing site boundary.
- The main exam hall is able to accommodate entire year groups, but with the flexibility to be sub-divided into smaller focussed areas. It is well positioned for access and is fully inclusive for all pupils and user groups.
