John Ruskin College
Arc M&E were commissioned by T&B Contractors to carry out the CAT-B fit out of the construction college.
Key Points:
- Two-stage D&B of Construction Skills Centre with mezzanine level
- Warehouse-style centre with two large work areas - one on the ground level and a second workspace on the mezzanine level
- Simple, open and minimal workspace design with exposed features
- Toilets on both levels
- Plant room installation
- Office fitted on the ground floor
- External Cycle Store
Key Challenges:
The 2nd stage of the works was approved once the project had begun. The original scheme was for a single-storey building only, but the client decided to add a storey mezzanine level 8 weeks into the project. Construction had to be paused for the redesign to take place - work then recommenced once the design and planning had been approved. Coordination and communication between the client and design team were key throughout the programme. Live environment - for the most part, the college was open as normal and noise and disruption had to be kept to a minimum. External work as a result of the live environment was difficult at times as the car park had to be kept clear for the staff and students to use; deliveries had to be carefully planned and timed.
