Bison precast order heralds second coming for St Gabriel’s College

Education Wed, Jul 26, 2017 8:44 AM

Bison Manufacturing, the UK’s leading precast concrete manufacturer, has received an order to provide its units for the ongoing development of a 750-student Church of England Secondary School in Lambeth.

The project, led by Main Contractors Kier, will see the creation of a new three-storey secondary school building, replacing a number of older outdated structures. During construction the school will operate in temporary premises a short walk away from the site.

The new block will house improved Drama, Dance and Creative Arts studios, as well as a three-court sports hall and sixth form facilities.

To make the designs a reality, Kier has called upon Bison to deliver more than 5,300m2 of its Hollowcore floor units and 30m3 of precast staircases.

From the project’s early stages, Bison provided design assistance, while its high quality units will allow soffits to be left exposed, reducing the requirement for additional follow-on trades on site.

Speaking on the project, Simon Law, senior project manager at Kier said: “St Gabriel’s College plays a huge role in developing young people in the area, especially where the arts are concerned. By creating this new block we want to give them an inspiring space without any outside distractions.

“Having worked with Bison before, they were our preferred choice to provide the floors and stairs for the project. Their focus on both product and service quality ensures the project goes smoothly and the sound insulation qualities of their units will help to keep noise transfer to a minimum.”

Mike Nelson, Sales & Commercial Director at Bison Manufacturing added: “We’re always happy to see our units being used to create new learning spaces. As the students are staying off site until the work is completed, time is of the essence.

“Fortunately, precast concrete can be installed quickly, while the exposed soffits remove the need for further finishing. This will help to keep the project on track, allowing the students to use the building as soon as possible.”

Bison will start delivering its units in October 2017, with the project scheduled for completion in January.

Featured News

Specification news
Newcastle University cuts carbon and water use with...

Newcastle University has taken a decisive step towards greater sustainability by...

Read More >>

Specification news
Primary academy chooses solar PV for its new roof...

Intake Primary Academy is one of 14 schools, across three Doncaster constituencies,...

Read More >>

BUILDING PRODUCT LIBRARY - LATEST BROCHURES

Retirement & Care Brochure

Retirement & Care
By AKW

Download Now >>

Kitchens Brochure

Kitchens
By AKW

Download Now >>

Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra super durable case studies Brochure

Colorcoat HPS200 Ult...
By Tata Steel

Download Now >>

Confidex® Guarantee datasheet Brochure

Confidex® Guarantee...
By Tata Steel

Download Now >>

Colorcoat Prisma® colour card Brochure

Colorcoat Prisma® co...
By Tata Steel

Download Now >>

BUILDING PRODUCT DIRECTORY - LATEST PRODUCTS

ParallelRoof 100
ParallelRoof 100

ParallelRoof 100 is a non-insulated conservatory system that provides the perfect solution for any...

Read More >>

MasterLine 8 Heritage Window and Door System
MasterLine 8 Heritage Window and Door System

MasterLine 8 is a high-specification, next-generation window and door system that delivers...

Read More >>

ConceptSystem 77 Heritage Window and Door System
ConceptSystem 77 Heritage Window and Door System

The ConceptSystem 77 system incorporates a comprehensive range of inward- and outward-opening window...

Read More >>

CONSTRUCTION VIDEOS - LATEST VIDEOS

Mira Vista Heatloop
Mira Vista Heatloop

Mira Showers is delighted to introduce the new Mira Vista HeatloopTM – an innovative and stylish...

Watch Now >>

Why our Canopies Last Longer
Why our Canopies Last Longer

https://www.aandslandscape.co.uk/ Find out why A&S Landscape Canopies last longer than alternatives....

Watch Now >>

Enclosed Dining Canopy - Hampton Gardens School
Enclosed Dining Canopy - Hampton Gardens School

A&S Landscape designed and installed a large enclosed, curved roof canopy for Hampton Gardens School...

Watch Now >>