York College Construction Centre – York

Bowman Riley supported York College on the significant extension of their construction centre to facilitate the introduction of T-Level qualifications in construction-related courses at the College.

Under the existing framework agreement with York College, we provided contract administration, building surveying, cost consultancy, architecture, project management and the principal designer role. The two-storey extension is adjacent to the main campus building. The ground floor expanded joinery and brickwork workshops, accommodating all construction-related courses, while the first floor housed specialist laboratories, classrooms, and IT suites.

The 44-week construction programme was strategically phased outside of term time. Temporary marquee structures were installed due to COVID-19, providing immediate teaching spaces for construction-related courses. We managed this interim solution, ensuring continuity of teaching until the permanent extension’s completion. Collaborating with York College, Adept engineers, and RPS MEP specialists using a shared Revit model facilitated coordinated design and successful project execution.

The construction centre extension addressed immediate space requirements, demonstrating innovative problem-solving and a commitment to sustainability. It achieved a Very Good BREEAM rating. Completed within budget and on schedule, the project provided the College with state-of-the-art facilities for T-level qualifications.

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