Projects
Willowpark Primary Academy & Woodlands Primary Academy
Overview
South Pennine Academies is a charitable multi-academy trust established in 2012. Based in West Yorkshire, they currently work with eleven primary and secondary converter and sponsored academies located in Calderdale, Kirklees and Oldham. The Trust also operates Huddersfield Horizon SCITT, rated an Outstanding ITT provider by Ofsted.
The team at South Pennine Academies are committed to delivering school improvement through the development of effective partnerships with our academies, the communities they serve and external organisations.
South Pennine Academies enlisted the services of RFM Group as the main contractor to execute comprehensive refurbishment works for the existing school toilets at Willowpark and Woodlands Primary Academy. The objective was to enhance the facilities, ensuring a more modern and functional environment for students and staff.
Scope of Work at Willowpark
The project at Willowpark involved a significant transformation, focusing on the reconfiguration of the existing male and female toilets. The central challenge was addressed by removing a shared load-bearing wall, creating a spacious area capable of accommodating four self-contained unisex toilets. This re-modelling aimed to optimize space utilization and enhance the overall user experience.
Scope of Work at Woodlands
Woodlands Primary Academy witnessed a thorough overhaul of its facilities, with RFM Group undertaking the complete strip-out and refit of four separate toilet blocks. The refurbishment covered all aspects of the toilet facilities, including new flooring, cubicles, vanities, sanitaryware, hygienic wall cladding, electrics, ventilation, and decoration. The comprehensive nature of the refurbishment aimed at providing a cohesive and upgraded environment across all toilet blocks.
Our approach
Challenges and Solutions:
The removal of a load-bearing wall at Willowpark posed a structural challenge that required careful planning and execution to ensure the safety and stability of the building. RFM Group worked closely with structural engineers to implement a solution that maintained structural integrity while achieving the desired open layout.
At both Willowpark and Woodlands, the time constraint of completing the refurbishment within the two-week Easter break was a critical challenge. To minimize disruptions to term time, the project team meticulously planned and coordinated the works, ensuring efficient scheduling and timely completion.
Industry
Education
Sector
Primary
Project value
£250,000
Project Timescale
2 weeks
Outcome
We successfully delivered the project on time and within budget for a delighted client through our SQS promise:
Service
Before commencing on site, RFM had fulfilled a detailed health assessment of our Construction Phase Plan. This included a Traffic Management Plan, Health and Safety Site Audits and Daily signing in and out registers for all staff visiting site.
Quality
Works were sequenced to ensure minimum disruption to our clients’ employees whilst allowing full business continuity. All approved contractors went through a full induction before project commencement, adhering strictly to RFM Groups and our client’s policies and procedures.
Service
In April 2019, we achieved a monthly Health & Safety audit score of 98.7% which is evidence of our uncompromising approach to Health & Safety.
Julie Nash Payroll Manager and Head of Procurement, South Pennines Academies
“I had a visit at Willowpark and Woodlands yesterday and had a look at their new toilet refurbishment whilst I was there.”
“You have done a brilliant job! Both schools are really happy with the work and the toilets look fantastic.”
“Please thank your guys for their hard work over the Easter break.”
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