Stanhope Primary School 

  • Client

    Hampshire County Council

  • Contractor

  • Value

    £10.3m 

  • Completion Date

    August 2025 

The Challenge

  • Selecting a frame structure which met HCC’s fabric-first principles and prioritised energy-efficiency through the building envelope.
  • Unique to other panel systems, the Streif timber frame solution provides fully made cassette panels including external doors and windows already installed and M&E systems pre-measured and cut-out. It was therefore critical to get these details correct from the start, so the timber frame was dispatched on time to meet key site deadlines and ensure the school was ready for the September 2025 term start.
  • Ensuring fire safety compliance for timber frame construction and hot works.  
  • Facilitating site readiness by implementing strategic remediation and sustainable soil management protocols. 
  • Selecting a ventilation system which supported the project’s energy and design efficiency requirements.  

The Solution

  • Aligned with the fabric-first design intent, the Streif panelised timber frame solution was adopted for its myriad benefits over traditional structures including improved U-values, reduced embodied carbon and quicker watertightness; while leveraging experience from previous Streif projects.  
  • Seamless coordination with the supply chain was critical to maintaining the programme. Numerous coordination meetings were executed with MEP, stairs and groundwork specialists, ensuring fully coordinated design, manufactured and delivered on-time. This meticulous planning enabled a seamless ‘soft landings’ approach with FF&E and IT specialists, guaranteeing the school was fully operational for the new term start. 
  • Fire safety was rigorously managed throughout the construction process, with strict adherence to the Safe2Torch policy, MSC’s hot work protocols, and the implementation of thorough fire watch procedures.  
  • Existing soils were stockpiled and tested for suitability. Materials that did not meet the required standards were removed. Where possible, retaining/ reusing soils and materials was prioritised, reducing waste and supporting sustainability while meeting all remediation requirements.  
  • MVHR units were selected instead of ASHP primarily to reduce pressure within ceiling voids.  

The Results

  • Championing the ‘fabric first’ design philosophy, the Streif system resulted in exceptional environmental performance with an air test rating of 1.16m3/(h.m2)@50Pa and near-Net Zero status of 205CO2.  
  • The proactive approach ensured timely delivery of the timber frame; subsequently meeting key deadline dates.  
  • The project achieved ‘Perfect Delivery’, meaning it was delivered 100% Safe, on-time, within budget and to a delighted customer.  
  • Successfully implemented and complied with the remediation strategy; while also supporting sustainability aspirations which included 100% waste diverted from landfill.  
  • By using localised smaller MVHR units, ductwork and material usage was minimised, achieving a more efficient design while preserving ceiling space for other services.  

  

12

Number of apprentices

82.22%

SME Spend

£1,157, 163

Added Value

9/10

Client Satisfaction

Contractor Performance | Commitments

Legacy

12 apprentices, 37 SMEs , 27 beneficiaries, 6 jobs created,

108 trainee weeks and 2,722 students engaged

£9,000 donations to charity 

39% social value created 

Community Quad – 2,574 hours  

Sustainability

100% timber responsibly sourced and waste diverted from landfill 

226kg/ 100k carbon footprint (against target of 454kg) 

30.6 tonnes CO2e saved in MSC 10 Tonne Carbon Challenge (embodied carbon) 

17 tonnes of CO2e saved from emissions (Scopes 1,2 and 3) 

Waste reduction with 0.71 tonnes per £100k spend, outperforming the national target of 1.28 

Aftercare

Soft landings for handover 

Dedicated Morgan Sindall point of contact 

On-line portal for notifying any defects with 3 priority categories for response times 

Safe

Zero RIDDORs 

CCS Score 45/45 

CCS Bronze Award

Fair

100% payment within 30 days terms

Client Testimonials

“The project site team were consistently collaborative and transparent, and communicated well with the HCC design team and the school. While the project presented some challenges, there was a strong commitment to hold meetings and workshops with all relevant stakeholders to agree solutions and determine the best way forward.” 

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