Our Adapt School Solution offers a fresh approach to
delivering high quality, innovative, school buildings that meet the
needs of every child and end user.
The methodology delivers fit for purpose school buildings that
provide outstanding value for money. Alongside the pioneering new
build solution, Adapt explores the potential of unlocking
alternative learning spaces within an existing estate for use as
valuable educational facilities.
Blueprint proposals are:
- Converted 2FE primary schools from £750.00/m2
- Converted 6FE secondary schools from £800.00/m2
- New build 2FE primary schools from £1,200.00/m2
- New build 6FE secondary schools from £1,100.00/m2
- Primary new build is 12% below BB99 and secondary new build is
19% below BB98. Both achieve efficient solutions.
The key features include reduced project delivery time;
conversion of existing buildings such as offices and commercial
buildings into fit for purpose schools; educational spaces that can
be adapted to reflect future changes of need and size; and an
innovative structural steel solution which means they are not
‘flat-pack’ schools.
Adapt responds to the James Review from the government’s Schools
Capital Review team and meets its requirement for streamlining
procurement and reducing costs while maintaining quality. Our
approach has also been shaped by our outstanding work at Campsmount
Technology College in Doncaster, the pilot for the James
Review.
Secondary New Build
Efficiently designed for learning and a flexible approach to
education, this blueprint design is for a 6 form-entry school, with
a roll of 900 11-16 year olds and a sixth form of 180 places.
- Programme: 56 weeks
- BREEAM Minimum Rating: Very Good
- Building Area: 7,008m2 (7,908m2 including
Sports Hall)
- Net Construction Cost: from £1,100.00/m2*
Primary New Build
Delivering a quality building which is fit for education, fully
flexible and tailored for client requirements. This design is for a
2FE primary school providing spaces for 420 children with a good
range of external spaces, including grassed areas.
- Programme: 50 weeks
- BREEAM Minimum Rating: Very Good
- Building Area: 1,957m2
- Net Construction Cost: from £1,200.00/m2*
Secondary Conversion
Using the ground floor and levels 3 to 5 of an office block
above a shopping centre. This design is for a 6FE 11-18 school with
a roll of 900 11-16-year-olds and a sixth form of 180 places. The
school design includes innovative external play areas.
- Programme: 50 weeks
- Target BREEAM Rating: Very Good
- Building Area: 6,638m2
- Net Construction Cost: from £800.00/m2*
Primary Conversion
Efficiently designed for learning and a flexible approach to
education, this blueprint design is for a 6 form-entry school, with
a roll of 900 11-16 year olds and a sixth form of 180 places.
- Programme: 56 weeks
- BREEAM Minimum Rating: Very Good
- Building Area: 7,008m2 (7,908m2 including
sports hall)
- Net Construction Cost: from £1,100.00/m2*
* Prices correct as of 4th Quarter 2010. Based on location
factor of 1. Abnormals excluded, externals capped to funding
levels. Indicative cost model, prices may vary depending on project
specific factors.