The centre in Seacroft follows the completion of three projects for Leeds City Council using recycled and refurbished modular buildings at Parklands High School, and other schemes at schools in Scholes, Harehills and Wetherby.
The latest project, a 15,000sqft modular building, accommodates a range of construction skills teaching facilities for local people, as part of the East and South East Leeds project. It also provides a valuable classroom resource and a drop-in enterprise centre.
The new centre has been funded through the Government's Local Enterprise Growth Initiative, which aims to inspire enterprise and grow local businesses in some of the most deprived areas of England.
The partially brick-clad building, which Foremans completed in less than two months, comprises a large workshop area, two classrooms, generous shower, WC and washroom facilities, and an open plan office that offers local entrepreneurs accommodation for business support and networking.
The 37-module building was already 70 per cent complete when it was delivered to site, which reduced the programme time. www.foremansbuildings.info
