Education projects

New Annexe Sciennes Primary School

Location: Edinburgh

Summary: Design & build 431m² 2-storey classroom block to Passivhaus standard

Description of Works: Procured via Lot 1.1.4 of the Crown Commercial Service Construction Works & Associated Services Framework this project was for the design and construction of a new 431m² 2-storey classroom block within the grounds of an operational Grade B listed primary school. The building was constructed to Passivhaus standard and provides classrooms, toilets and circulation areas.

Works included:

• Groundworks
• Utilities connections
• Concrete ground floor slab
• Cross laminated timber (CLT) first floor and roof slab
• Facing brick/masonry external finish
• Quadruple glazing windows
• Rooflights
• Heavily insulated external CLT walls and roof
• Internal CLT partition walls
• Internal doors and screens
• Mechanical and electrical installations including power, lighting, a mechanical ventilation heat recovery system (MVHR) and air source heat pumps, data, audio visual system, alarm systems including fire and intruder and ventilation
• Lift
• External works include paving, steel stair, gates and formation of an orchard, “rain garden”, shrubs and raised beds

Added Value:

• Led STEM activities in the school
• Hosted site tours for Edinburgh Napier University, West Lothian College and Scottish Government Department Heads for Building Regulations

Community Benefits:

• SME/Third Sector supply chain opportunities
• 2 week work placement for Action for Children which led to full time position on site
• School safety poster competition
• Monthly meeting with school ‘Building Reps’ (pupil group following the project)
• Donation of outdoor and indoor equipment to the school
• Cleaned neighbours’ windows

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