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Lawrence Weston Housing
The Challenge
The site had buried services that served prior dwellings. These had been isolated but still needed to be worked around when delivering new services: power, water, broadband and Virgin Media infrastructure as well as the ground source heat pumps that would provide sustainable energy to the properties. Intricate planning and delivery were needed to keep things safe – not just for the site but for local residents in situ.
The plot had occupied properties at the front and rear so needed a considerate approach to avoid disturbances for local residents. Access was also a challenge, with a single track road part of access plans to site and a need for road closures that impacted on local residents. Weekly meetings with Bristol City Council and a strong relationship with local community groups kept everyone aware of activity on site and minimised disruption.
The project was located on a steep hill, but there was an aspiration to provide usable outside space to residents.
This meant extensive terracing – lawn was designed to be no steeper than a 1 in 12 gradient! – and the use of many retaining walls, which added to the complexity of the project.
The Solution
Originally conceived pre-pandemic, by the time the project started in 2023 it required value engineering to keep within budget and a review to reflect updates to Part L and Part F regulations. The finished project, however, does not scrimp on quality. All properties were connected to broadband prior to occupation, modern and sustainable facilities such as cycle stores and EV charging points are provided to all and despite the site’s hillside location, all properties have fully terraced gardens, increasing usable outdoor space. Changing the design from modular to timber frame enabled additional cost savings without compromising on the style and quality of the properties.
As with all projects procured under the SCF, over 70% of the project’s supply chain was sourced locally, which demonstrates our commitment to local and regional economies as well as reduced environmental impact.
The Results
The development at Lawrence Weston comprises of 57 affordable housing units. These are a mix of building types from one bed to four bed dwellings: a mix of maisonettes, townhouses and houses. All are designed with high sustainable credentials to minimise running costs and provide high quality yet affordable accommodation suiting the needs of modern family life.
Integrating practical sustainability fit for the future into the properties at Lawrence Weston was also important. Each property benefits from low energy lighting to reduce running costs and the double insulated walls offer high air tightness for high energy efficiency. Furthermore, properties have energy supplied by ground source heat pumps, the supply of which involved the careful drilling of 13 wells, 150m into bedrock with access to the wellheads provided for maintenance.
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Apprentices
83.83%
SME Spend
£1,304,795
SROi
8/10
Client Satisfaction
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Legacy
21 Jobs created
28 Work experience placements
10 Careers in Construction Information, Advice and Guidance events
553 Training weeks delivered
45 Qualifying the workforce
6 Training qualifications
Sustainability
Each dwelling had been assessed against Part L 2021 to check for individual compliance. The annual energy consumed by the GSHPs across the Lawrence Weston sites has been calculated by combining the space heating and domestic hot water consumption for each dwelling across the scheme. This is then compared against the space heating and hot water demand, to establish how much energy is saved as a result of use of GSHPs. The use of the GSHPs saves a total of 186,195 kWh/yr of electrical energy. This equates to a carbon emissions reduction of 5.39 kgCO2/m2/yr, which is 46% of the development’s total regulated carbon emissions.
Safe
Zero RIDDORS
Fair
100% payment within 30 days terms
Aftercare
Soft landings for handover
Client Testimonials
Dorset Police Headquarter
The Challenge
Dorset Police wanted to future proof the Force’s estate and deliver fit-for-purpose facilities for officers, staff, volunteers and our communities, making sustainability an integral part of the vision, but also meeting the expectations of the communities who wanted to feel more connected to their police.
The Solution
The project involved the delivery of a 30,000 sq ft three-storey ‘Grade A’ office building, laid out to encourage communication and cross-department collaboration. It has breakout spaces, a café and external landscaped areas for staff to decompress. The exterior incorporates a contemporary mixture of facing brickwork and glazed curtain walling. A new memorial garden, alongside a series of garden spaces for socialisation, education, retreat and outreach, emulating the surrounding heathland and incorporating locally significant species into new habitat as well as housing the site’s relocated war memorial.
Sustainability was a key driver of the brief with air source heat pumps and a collection of photovoltaic panels to harness solar energy for supplementary power generation included in the delivery. A comprehensive acoustic strategy was designed to address indoor ambient noise, reverberation control and sound insulation developed to support winning the sustainability standard of BREEAM ‘Very Good’. Willmott Dixon’s Energy Synergy™ technology is now monitoring the completed building’s operational energy usage to ensure it runs as designed.
The project demonstrated its commitment to environmental excellence through a circular approach to materials management. Instead of sending excavated soil to landfill—avoiding 210 lorry trips and 32 km of transport—the team followed a materials management plan under the CLAiRE DoWCoP. Nearly all of the material was reused locally to form two landscaped mounds on the nearby North Field, achieving 100% diversion from landfill. This approach also saved the project nearly £65,000.
The Results
This innovative blue light design creates a space that successfully blends sustainability with security and staff-wellbeing, developing a new model for future blue light buildings that allow the police force to develop a more agile and collaborative approach whilst helping them to meet existing and future demand.
The outdoor memorial garden not only promote increased wellbeing through breakout spaces and group seating, providing an area for people to get much needed time away from their desks, but it also supports increased biodiversity through 35 new trees, 25 shrubs and over 7000 plants.
The completed scheme was delivered with no interruption to service provision.
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Apprentices
£12,065,000
SME Spend
£747,872
SROi
8/10
Client Satisfaction
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Legacy
5 career events, 301 traineeship weeks, 79 Qualifications achieved, 123 Green skills training weeks
Safe
Zero RIDDORS
Fair
100% payment within 30 days terms
Aftercare
Soft landings for handover
Client Testimonials
Pupil referral Unit (PRU) Fordway
The Challenge
Surrey County Council identified a need for a modern, purpose‑built Alternative Provision facility to support young people who require specialist behavioural, emotional, and pastoral support. The existing provision was in an aging building that was not suitable for contemporary teaching.
Key challenges included:
- Delivering a safe and calm learning environment tailored for vulnerable learners.
- A constrained site surrounded by school, college and an antenatal clinic, residential properties, demanding a sensitive construction approach.
- Balancing high‑performance sustainability targets with budget constraints.
The Solution
Morgan Sindall delivered a high‑quality, two‑storey specialist education building using a modern timber panel system with an external skin of bricks to maximise speed and minimise disruption. The design centred around calm, therapeutic spaces with clear lines of sight, breakout areas, and integrated pastoral support rooms.
Key features included:
- Creation of 4 classrooms, calm rooms, Therapy rooms, group rooms and a large food room/Kitchen.
- Installation of acoustic treatment, and controlled‑access systems to enhance safety.
- Offsite‑manufactured components to shorten programme duration and reduce vehicle movements.
- Close collaboration with school leadership to shape the internal layout.
- Implementation of a strict logistics plan and safeguarding protocols for staff, pupils, and visitors.
- Early engagement with subcontractors to maintain cost certainty and programme resilience.
The Results
The project was delivered providing Surrey County Council with a robust, future‑proof Alternative Provision facility that supports the borough’s wider inclusion strategy.
Key project outcomes:
- A high‑quality teaching environment designed specifically for students with additional behavioural and emotional needs.
- Improved line‑of‑sight supervision enabling staff to provide safer, more responsive support.
- Minimal disruption to the neighbouring school, with zero impact on term‑time operations.
- Improved site safety and security, with controlled access, robust CCTV coverage, and safer pupil movement routes, reducing safeguarding risks.
- Flexible teaching zones incorporated to allow the school to adapt provision as student needs evolve, supporting both small‑group intervention work and individual mentoring
79.3 weeks
Number of apprentices
73%
SME Spend
9/10
Client Satisfaction
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Legacy
31 No of SMEs, 4 jobs created, 29 trainee weeks, 6 students engaged
£650 donations to charity, £3,887,435.91 LM3 (Supply chain)
85% social value created
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
Sustainability
100% waste diverted from landfill
100% timber responsibly sourced
Safe
Zero RIDDORs
CCS Score 42/45
Fair
100% payment within 30 days terms
RD&E New Emergency Department
The Challenge
Delivering a construction project within a live acute care hospital site, with many logistical challenges – located between the hospital’s Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, main operating theatres, as well as various wards, in addition to being sited directly underneath the air ambulance helipad and on the blue light route – amounted to one of the busiest and most sensitive places a project could be undertaken.
Additionally, priorities understandably changed during the Covid-19 pandemic, resulting in the scheme having to be redesigned and the phasing re-sequenced, in order to make the project workable for the hospital.
The Solution
Flexibility around a changing NHS landscape: By re-working the scheme, the team undertook enabling works first, the fractures department refurbishment and the installation of the temporary modular waiting room – all three of which were key phases to unlock future areas of work. This trend continued throughout the scheme, with temporary ambulance bays installed as well before the bigger extension works took place.
Patient-first planning: Keeping clear lines of communication with multiple stakeholders was vital – from liaison with the air ambulance and blue light routes, to having conversations with ward matrons, Infection Control and the Trust’s Health and Safety Team to discuss how and when works would take place, through to mitigation of disruption and to providing confidence to the clinical team that their service would not be affected by the works. This patient-first communication mantra helped to successfully progress works whilst keeping everyone updated.
Applying innovation to services complexity: The mechanical and electrical elements of the works were amongst its most complex. Aside from the challenge of connecting into many of the main districts on site, during excavation works for the extension, it became apparent that the level of unmapped services buried in the ground was extensive.
To continue with a traditional style of excavation was too risk, as there were services that, if interrupted, could affect live operations. With that in mind, we brought in a VACEX machine, which carefully sucked up the ground around the services, making sure they remained uninterrupted. This intelligent piece of equipment quite literally safeguarded hospital operations, every second it was in use.
The Results
Patient first, always: Working next to ICU, theatres and wards meant that understanding patient priorities was critical. From implementing sensitive foundation solutions, patient privacy screens and stand-down communication lines, the team remain patient-focused.
Innovative solutions: Equipment such as the VACEX to safeguard excavations was vital in providing peace of mind that services remained uninterrupted across the hospital site.
Building trust: Our experienced team, including specialist consultants and supply chain, worked collaboratively with the RD&E’s project team to build the levels of trust and sensitivity needed to successfully deliver this hospital scheme of critical importance.
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Apprentices
10/10
Client Satisfaction
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Legacy
27 beneficiaries
6 jobs created – 314 trainee weeks
£5,750 donations to charity
74 volunteer hours
Members of the project team took part in a charity skydive, raising £3,242 for the Royal Devon & Exeter’s charity, the Starfish Appeal
Sustainability
10.1 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) saved
100% reduction of carbon from eliminating the use of dehumidifiers to dry skimmed walls.
Use of HVO fuel, instead of diesel, to power the site accommodation produced a carbon saving of 4.9 tonnes
HVO fuel supplied to the static crane and forklift reduced the projects’ carbon by 2.4 tonnes
Aftercare
Soft landings for handover
Following handover, our project manager remained on-site full-time for 4-weeks in order to address any questions or issues that arose during the settling-in period
Dedicated Morgan Sindall point of contact
On-line portal for notifying any defects with 3 priority categories for response times
Safe
CCS Score 45/45
Fair
100% payment within 30 days terms
Client Testimonials
Newlands Primary School
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 term start.
- The primary school was built on a new housing estate which was still in construction. This meant coordination with the housing developer and associated housing contractors was critical to ensuring a safe and efficient delivery for both the new school and housing development.
- Ensuring business as usual was maintained for local residents and associated roadways.
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 ambitious programme. Numerous coordination meetings were executed with MEP, stairs and groundwork specialists, ensuring a 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.
- The local SHE Manager, supported by the project manager and delivery team ensured MSC’s 100% Safe culture was implemented through a Safety Action Group and Health & Safety pledge.
- Coordinated liaison and communication through regular progress meetings with the housing developer and associated housing contractors. In addition, there was a controlled gate person and wheel washing for all vehicles to ensure the access and surrounding roads were kept clean. A comprehensive traffic management plan ensured ‘just in time’ deliveries, while large directional signage helped deliveries follow the designated route and avoid the local school and minor roads through the new estate.
The Results
- Championing the ‘fabric first’ design philosophy, the Streif system resulted in exceptional environmental performance with an air test rating of 1.90m3/(h.m2)@50Pa.
- 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 achieved a CCS score of 43/45 – receiving ‘Excellent’ across all criteria including ‘Respect the Community.’
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Number of apprentices
81%
SME Spend
£1,676,239.00
Added Value
9/10
Client Satisfaction
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Legacy
34 SMEs (89% local spend) ; 68% labour (local)
14 beneficiaries, 6 jobs created, 32.5 trainee weeks
School’s engagement: 281 students/ 92 hours
T-Level student from Havant & South Downs College
57% social value created
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
Sustainability
100% waste diverted from landfill
100% timber responsibly sourced
37.5 tonnes of CO2e saved through our 10 Tonne Carbon Challenge (embodied carbon)
44 tonnes of CO2e saved from emissions (Scopes 1,2 and 3)
47kg/ 100k turnover carbon footprint (against 454kg target)
Safe
Zero RIDDORS
CCS Score 43/45
Fair
100% payment within 30 days terms
Client Testimonials
Oakmoor Secondary School
The Challenge
The project involved expanding Oakmoor Secondary School from a 6form entry (900 pupils) to an 8form entry school (1,200 pupils). This required the construction of a new twostorey extension that would integrate seamlessly with the existing building.
From the outset, the team needed to ensure the new facility would connect both physically and aesthetically to the current school infrastructure. Although this interface created its own technical complexities, the most significant challenge was delivering the project within a fully operational school environment.
Working within a live environment meant always ensuring the safety and continuity of school operations. Several key access and operational requirements shaped the team’s approach, including:
- Maintaining a 24/7 pedestrian route between the extended car park and the sports facility, heavily used by both students and the local community.
- Carefully managing vehicle and pedestrian movements to ensure construction activities did not disrupt daily access to teaching spaces or amenities.
- Constructing the new car park and building extension simultaneously, which required precise sequencing and coordination to maintain safe, functional layouts throughout the works.
In addition to external works, internal alterations were also required. One existing classroom needed to be temporarily repurposed to form a new fire escape route. This involved:
- Removing an internal curtain wall, requiring meticulous planning to maintain safety and regulatory compliance.
- Carrying out works adjacent to live classrooms and the library, meaning noise control, communication, and collaboration with teaching staff were critical.
- Ensuring minimal disruption to lessons, with sensitive activities scheduled around the school day wherever possible.
The Solution
The key objective here was to minimise the disruption to the school, with all activities carefully aligned to the school’s daily routine and wider academic calendar. Regular coordination meetings with the school allowed the team to anticipate upcoming events, address operational concerns, and adjust the programme to ensure the works complemented rather than conflicted with school activities.
To further reduce impact, all high‑risk or intrusive construction tasks—such as forming structural connections into the existing building—were deliberately scheduled during school holiday periods when the site was quieter and safer to access. Additionally, certain essential surveys and intrusive investigations were carried out during evenings or weekends, enabling progress while preserving a calm, uninterrupted learning environment during the school day.
The Results
Despite the complexities of working within a fully operational school environment, the project delivered strong outcomes that reflected effective planning, close collaboration, and disciplined site management. Key achievements included:
- The building was handed over on time and within budget.
- The project team achieved Perfect Delivery.
- 24/7 public access to sports facilities was maintained throughout the construction period.
- Safe and clearly managed routes for both pedestrians and vehicles were upheld in a live school environment.
- Internal fire escape routes were reconfigured safely with minimal disruption to teaching.
- All disruptive works were completed during school holidays or out of hours, protecting the learning environment.
- Consistent and effective communication with the school was maintained through regular planning and coordination meetings.
- The library and adjoining classrooms remained largely unaffected by noise or disruption during construction.
- Successful integration of the new extension, ensuring it matched the existing building’s design both aesthetically and structurally.
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Number of apprentices
75%
SME Spend
£414k
Added Value
10/10
Client Satisfaction
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Legacy
30 No of SMEs (75% spend/ 70% local spend) & 58% local labour
19 beneficiaries, 5 jobs created, 94 trainee weeks
T-Level student from Havant & South Downs College
Schools engagement: 989 students/ 19 hours
£1,253 donations to charity, 44% social value created
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
Sustainability
100% waste diverted from landfill
100% timber responsibly sourced
86.8t carbon saved on 10t carbon challenge (embodied carbon)
19t carbon saved from emissions (Scopes 1,2,3)
Carbon footprint 104kgs/ 100k turnover (against 454kgs target)
Safe
Zero RIDDORS
CCS Score 42/45
Fair
100% payment within 30 days terms
Client Testimonials
The Castle School
The Challenge
The Castle School project in Thornbury required a significant expansion to support its growing Sixth Form cohort, requiring a new three‑storey extension for Maths and Science teaching. The project also required a link bridge connecting the new block to the existing secondary school building, ensuring a seamless campus layout.
However, delivering this scheme posed several key challenges largely around disruption to the school; this included:
- Working within a live school environment: Works were undertaken while the school remained open, meaning student safety, staff access, and uninterrupted learning had to be protected at all times.
- Complex ground conditions: Beneath the preserved tarmac areas lay Type 1 build-up and shallow hard rock, meaning foundation and drainage works required drilling operations that risked generating prolonged noise.
- Tight exam‑based restrictions: Noisy or disruptive works could not clash with GCSE and A‑Level exam periods, narrowing the available working windows.
- Sensitive neighbouring receptors: Surrounding residential streets—Park Road, Regents Close, Alexandra Way—and a nearby care home required careful environmental management around noise and dust.
- Busy school‑day traffic movements: With hundreds of daily drop‑offs and pick‑ups, deliveries needed strict control to avoid congestion and maintain site safety
The Solution
The project team implemented a comprehensive package of operational controls, programming adjustments, and environmental protections to deliver the new block safely and efficiently.
- Disruptive works such as rockbreaking and drilling tasks were scheduled outside exam periods, with the majority delivered during the summer holidays to avoid noise during teaching hours.
- The team kept as much of the existing roadway and hardstanding in place which reduced unnecessary ground disturbance, improved site cleanliness, and prevented mud tracking onto public routes
- Timed delivery restrictions were introduced to avoid conflict with school traffic. No deliveries were allowed between:
- 8:00–8:45am (dropoff)
- 3:30–4:00pm (pickup)
- Deliveries were also precisely coordinated through a JustinTime management system, ensuring materials arrived only when needed, between 9:30am and 2:30pm, again, reducing onsite congestion and eliminating unnecessary vehicle idling.
- Noise was controlled with clear environmental thresholds established:
- 75dB – warning limit
- 85dB – “dead stop” limit requiring immediate cessation of works
- Decibel monitors were installed at multiple sensitive locations, including Park Road, Regents Close, Alexandra Way Residential Care Home, and a nearby new housing estate.
- Lastly, a robust traffic management strategy was implemented.
The Results
Through meticulous planning and a proactive approach to environmental and stakeholder management, the project was delivered with:
- Minimal disruption to school life, including zero clashes with exams despite significant drilling and groundworks.
- Enhanced safety for students, staff, visitors, and construction personnel due to carefully managed vehicle movements and clear site logistics.
- Excellent environmental performance, with noise and dust impacts effectively controlled and monitored in real time.
- A modern, connected Sixth Form facility offering highquality Maths and Science teaching spaces, improving the school’s capacity and creating a more cohesive campus layout.
- A successfully delivered project that demonstrates how thoughtful planning enables significant construction activity within challenging live school environments.
Amid the challenges faced, the project was delivered one week ahead of programme.
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Number of apprentices
69.4%
SME Spend
£53,700
Added Value
9/10
Client Satisfaction
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Legacy
87.1% No of SMEs, 15 jobs created, 12 Work Experience (11 – in Education/ 1 – not in education)
546 training weeks on site (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Technical/Higher Level Qualifications)
£1.3k donations to charity/material donations, 28 volunteer hours, £6.5m social value created
Sustainability
100% waste diverted from landfill
43T of CO2e saved
100% timber responsibly sourced
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
100% Safe
Fair
100% payment within 30 days terms
Client Testimonials
Stanhope Primary School
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.
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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
Live Fire Training Facility
The Challenge
Ensuring a heat protection strategy due to the function of the building.
The new facility was designed to present fire fighters with the experience of tackling fires in a controlled situation. The facility provides them with an environment where they can study how fire behaves in different conditions and the best practices to respond to the fire. With the facility use in mind, it was important that the facility was designed to withstand serious fire.
Negating challenges faced working within a live blue light environment.
The project took place at the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service HQ, where training took place in close proximity to the site. The site was also shared with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, which meant there were a number of parties to be mindful of during the build and it was pivotal we maintained their daily activities.
Managing safety on the project with forward planning and frequent communication.
Numerous challenges were faced during the construction of the live fire building including coordination of the crane, working at height and being in close proximity to the local airport and railway.
The Solution
Morgan Sindall’s structural engineer designed wall, floor and ceiling protection to burn areas, ensuring the building’s external structure remained below the Eurocode requirement of 60 degrees. Temperature sensors were installed to manage internal temperatures, which means should ceiling temperatures reach 450 degrees, they trigger an audible/ visual alarm system that alerts trainers of overheating and trigger the manual extinguishing of heat source with a hose.
Extensive communication and planning was key to managing the project in this live environment occupied by emergency services. This was successfully managed through weekly coordination meetings with the client to ensure activities were planned around their timetable to minimise disruptive activities during their busier periods. A full-time banks person was also employed to manage and coordinate deliveries with the fire service.
These safety challenges were negated through careful planning and collaboration including:
- Choosing the right crane mat to ensure the ground would be able to maintain the weight of a circa 120t crane. Subsequently, CVR tests and a sub-base ensured the ground was safe to withhold the crane
- Using the Easi Edge safety system for working at height with its temporary edge protection barriers
- Acquiring a crane permit due the close proximity of the local airport and Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) permit for working close to the railway
The Results
The Live Fire Training Facility is one of very few of its kind in operation and presents vital experience to trainees as they tackle controlled fire situations whilst experiencing realistic after-effects and complications under supervision; forming a key part of fire fighters training in Hampshire and the surrounding areas.
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Apprentices
70%
SME Spend
29.5%
Added Value
8/10
Client Satisfaction
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Legacy
15 SMEs (9 local) – 13 beneficiaries – 3 jobs created
Schools engagement: 949 students – 130 trainee weeks
£1.93 LM3 – 92% social value created
Sustainability
16.2 tonnes carbon equivalent saved in Morgan Sindall’s 10 Tonne Carbon Challenge by changing the heat protection tile supplier to a UK supplier, reducing number of and distance of deliveries
98% waste diverted from landfill
7 biodiversity enhancements
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 40/45
Fair
100% payment within 30 days terms
Client Testimonials
Cosham Fire Station
The Challenge
Cosham Fire Station is one of three new fire stations constructed by Morgan Sindall Construction for our client, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue (HIWFRS). Delivered through the Southern Construction Framework (SCF), the new facility contributes to the HIWFRS’s wider initiative to regenerate their fire stations via a £27m investment.
The aspiration for this project was to provide a new and enhanced facility with state-of-the-art equipment, which, would improve the level of training operatives could receive. Part of the overall scope of works required the inclusion of staff welfare facilities, community facilities and a Police Station.
A safer facility was also crucial, with operatives often left covered in toxins which could have potentially long-term detrimental effects to their health. Therefore, the design of the building was carefully considered to ensure it could meet this requirement.
The Solution
The previous Cosham Fire Station was located on Wayte Street in Cosham. However, with an eye on having a larger facility, the new fire station was relocated onto the land of the former Portsmouth Craft and Manufacturing Industries (PCMI) on Northern Road. However, demolition was required to the PCMI buildings, which was subcontracted to HWM Group. The relocation of the fire station was fundamental as the new facility spreads across two acres of land and is three stories high.
The larger facility meant that it was possible to design and embed a decontamination route into the building. This ensures operatives now follow a decontamination process as they navigate through the building. The decontamination route is colour coded as:
- Red – Removal of contaminated clothing
- Amber – Shower and clean for removal of smoke on skin etc.
- Green – Decontaminated area such as admin wing and appliance bay
The new route mitigates the transfer and inhalation of toxins for the operatives, in turn, providing a safer working environment for the operatives.
The Results
Along with providing a safer space for operatives, the facility will act as a training hub for the East region of Cosham. The facility includes a new training tower along with additional training facilities for the workers. The improved facilities will now provide operatives with the best training possible to respond to emergencies in the most effective way possible.
Cosham Fire Station had been designed in such a way, that both the exit and entrance could be adapted; providing trainees a challenge every time they enter the building.
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Apprentices
92%
SME Spend
£2.1m
Added Value
9/10
Client Satisfaction
Contractor Performance | Commitments
Legacy
37 No of SMEs – 44 beneficiaries – 10 jobs created – 526 trainee weeks – Schools engagement – 147 students – 100 volunteer hours – £1.70 LM3 – 88% social value created – £3k donated to the Queen Alexandra (QA) Hospital Portsmouth – 16 School engagement events
Sustainability
96% waste diverted from landfill
100% timber responsibly sourced
10T challenge successfully completed – 556T co2e saved
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
No lost time incidents
CCS Score 43/45
Fair
100% payment within 30 days terms
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