The new £1m sixth form centre at Alperton Community School was constructed by Foremans from recycled and refurbished building modules. This approach reduced the build programme by around 70% and the construction budget by half compared to traditional site-based building methods. It has also dramatically reduced the building's carbon footprint.
Other environmental features of the scheme include pre-installed timber cladding from sustainable sources, natural ventilation, energy efficient lighting, brise soleil sunshading and water conservation devices.
Built by Foremans to a challenging timescale in just five months from receipt of order, ready for the start of the new academic year, the two-storey building comprises 46 pre-owned steel modules. The units were fully refurbished and pre-fitted out off site, significantly reducing the programme time, and were craned into position during the school holidays to minimise any disruption to teaching.
The purpose-designed facilities include seven general classrooms, a fully equipped IT suite, study and social areas, and faculty offices, replacing a dilapidated and sub-standard ‘temporary' teaching block which had been in use for the past 35 years.
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