Stanhope Primary School

Client
Hampshire County Council
Contractor
Value
£10.3m
Completion Date
August 2025

The Challenge

The project required the selection of a structural frame that aligned with HCC’s fabric-first principles, prioritising energy efficiency through a high-performing building envelope. Unique to other panel systems, the Streif timber frame solution comprises fully made cassette, complete with pre-installed doors and windows and M&E systems pre-measured and cut-out. As a result, it was critical to finalise and coordinate these details from the outset, so the timber frame could be manufactured and dispatched on time to meet key programme milestones and meet the school’s readiness for the September 2025 term.

The Solution

In-line with the fabric-first design intent, the Streif panelised timber frame solution was selected for its advantages over traditional construction methods, 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 designs were fully integrated, enabling efficient manufacture and on-time delivery. 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.

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 also ensured timely delivery of the timber frame; subsequently meeting key deadline dates.

12

Apprentices

82.2%

SME Spend

£1,157, 163

Added Value

9/10

Client Satisfaction

Client Testimonials

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

Fair

100% payment within 30 days terms

Safe

Zero RIDDORs

CCS Score 45/45

CCS Bronze Award