Elliott Off-Site Building Solutions has been commissioned by East Norfolk Sixth Form College to design and build a new canteen and two-storey classroom block. The award of this new contract continues a hugely successful relationship with the College that was established in 2003. During that time, Elliott has been awarded three separate contracts, included the current works, along with two further classroom blocks and a sports hall, for a total of £7m. The new two-storey classroom block will include 16 classrooms, toilets and office accommodation, with the external elevations containing a mixture of red brickwork and grey Kingspan cladding to complement the existing buildings on the College site. The building will include a covered walkway linking the classroom block to the new canteen. The new single-storey canteen building will have an open seating area with a capacity for up to 196 people. Also within the building’s footprint will be a kitchen, servery, toilets and storage provision. Sliding folding doors will lead out onto a large terraced area facing the College playing fields to the South of the site. The building will have the same external appearance as the classroom block, in keeping with the existing College site. Both new buildings will be formed using a combination of structural steel frame and timber infill panels, with concrete floors throughout. All internal and external finishes and mechanical and electrical installations will meet the College’s specification. The Elliott Off-Site team will start on site in early September with overall completion of the projects expected in April 2012. Once completed, the whole south facing vista of the College site will include the five buildings constructed by Elliott Off-Site. “This development is the latest in a series for East Norfolk Sixth Form College and demonstrates the client’s confidence in our ability to meet our commitments,” said David Jupp, Business Development Manager at Elliott Off-Site Building Solutions. “We designed the buildings so that they are in keeping with existing facilities at the school, whilst utilising all the benefits of our off-site construction system.” Elliott Off-Site Building Solutions is able to act as concept designer and Principal Contractor to ensure full compliance with all legislative building requirements. The company has over 45 years of delivering innovative off-site design and build solutions and is able to help clients achieve the highest environmental ratings and carbon neutrality.
