Construction - Astron Multi-Storey System - Multi-Storey Building with steel structure - Office Building construction – United Kingdom

ASTRON MSB ready to start the new school term! British Builder Directline Construction Ltd is getting something of a reputation as a specialist in school buildings! The company is currently working on three projects all for the same customer – Kent County Council. Its latest venture is a 3 floor MSB building for Wilmington Grammar School for Boys in Dartford (United Kingdom).The UK has a great tradition of building in steel, so competition for the project was fierce. Nevertheless, only Directline Construction Ltd and ASTRON’s MSB approach were able to come up with an economical solution while meeting the strict specifications required to conform to government regulations regarding acoustics and ventilation in public buildings.The objective was to replace old, temporary classrooms with twelve new classrooms, together with reception areas, sanitation and toilet facilities, and so forth, within a rather limited amount of space! Neither major earthmoving works nor the use of cranes on the job site within the college compound was permissible, so the UK Builder developed a novel solution that was easy and rapid to erect using lightweight floors made of C profiles provided by Lindab. Pupils were therefore able to attend, and concentrate on, their courses without being disturbed while construction proceeded at rapid pace. The new multi-storey school building with its mansard roof blends in nicely and compliments the existing building. Open interior space without intermediate columns contribute to a highly functional and pleasing interior.Highly satisfied by Directline’s efficiency and professionalism, the client declared: "This is a very competitive build-cost at under £1.000 per square metre, significantly lower than any other recently built Kent County Council project." – Kent County Council.
Builder:	Directline Construction Ltd - Bedgebury Estate, Go
Customer:	Kent County Council
Architect:	Architect: Lee Evans Partnership