| Category | Education, |
| Client | Barrow Sixth Form College |
| Value | £3.45 million |
| Consultants | HPA Lancaster |
| Completion | September 2024 |
Pinington were appointed to complete a complex and challenging refurbishment to a full teaching block at Barrow Sixth Form College.
The works were split into 3 phases with only 1 phase of works live at any one time. However while undertaking the works the remaining areas of the block stayed live so carefully planning and segregation of the work areas had to be considered.
Phase 1 works included a full refurbishment and remodelling of staff areas including breakout work spaces and staff rooms. Works were also undertaken to from new science laboratories and classroom including all necessary specialist equipment.
Phase 2 works included the formation and refurbishment of more science laboratories, classrooms, toilet and corridor area. Works were also undertaken in this phase to completely refurbish the existing theatre area with new lighting rigs, sound baffles specialist lighting and sound systems.
Phase 3 works included remodelling the main entrance area including new reception desk and screens, formation of hot desk pod rooms for group and independent study areas, refurbishment of the changing areas to serve the existing hall and the formation of a new ICT suite.
Externally a full hard and soft landscaping scheme was undertaken to the perimeter of the building and existing car park area.
The scheme was challenging and complex due to the works being within a live education environment however everyone worked as a team and the result really does speak for itself.
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