Education projects

Skills Centre Extension West Lothian College

Location: Livingston

Summary: Mezzanine level extension to an existing college building.

Description of Works:

Procured via Lot 1.1.4 of the Crown Commercial Service Construction Works & Associated Services Framework, this project was for a mezzanine level extension to the existing Skills Centre building within an operational college campus.

Works included:

• Installation of new structural steelwork within existing building to form new mezzanine level
• Suspended concrete floor slab with bar reinforcement
• Concrete foundations and associated hard landscaping
• Forming a new external steel escape stair
• Alterations to existing building envelope to accommodate new access and egress
• Partition walls
• External and internal glazed doors
• All associated internal finishes including joinerwork, flooring and decoration
• Mechanical & electrical works including hot and cold water supply, heating, lighting, power, supply and extract ventilation system and fire and smoke alarm systems
• Installation of platform lift

Added Value:

• Re-use of some existing radiant heating panels instead of replacing resulting in cost and environmental benefits.
• Co-ordination with the College to accommodate equipment installation prior to handover to enable the earliest use of the new teaching space.

Community Benefits:

• Ongoing liaison with West Lothian College’s Lifetime Ambassador relating to Project SEARCH opportunities and Creative Industry students project.
• Site visits offered to college students to be set for appropriate time.
• Short term work experience offered via Project SEARCH.
• Mock interviews offered via Project SEARCH.

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