20/05/2022
The blockwork and Bradstone has progressed up to and beyond the first-floor level on the main block and the masonry is up to eaves level on the field facing lower roof area. The masonry to the admin, plant room and hall area is constructed up to the first lift. The optima lintels have been installed above the Ground floor windows.
Moving into the next two weeks we will be continuing with the masonry works up to roof level on the main block, the scaffolding will progress, the steel erectors will be installing steels at first floor level and around the hall parapet. The SFS systems to the first-floor main block and around the hall parapets will continue. The windows will be delivered and the steel fire protection works will commence.
6/05/2022
We have poured the concrete to the first-floor slab, installed the first lift of scaffold around the two-story section of the building.
The blockwork and the bradstone is continuing to progress. Next week will see us continue with the masonry, continue the scaffold installation, and begin intumescent painting to the steels.
22/04/2022
We have installed the first-floor metal decking, began installing the roof sheets and preparing for the top sheets. The blockwork is progressing, and we have also commenced the bradstone to the main block. Next week will see us lay the reinforcements to the first floor and pour the concrete, as well as continue the first lift of scaffolding.
29/03/2022
Bird’s eye view of the building work progress
25/02/2022
This week we have completed the stormwater drainage. We have also installed a temporary ramp to the infant School and extended the artificial grass area as well as completing the substructure masonry. Next week will see us install the precast concrete planks and continue with the foul drainage.
13/1/2022
Building Work Schedule:
January
- Concrete delivery for foundations.
- Masonry (Block) deliveries commence
February
- w/c 31st Jan Precast ground floor installation commences
- w/c 14th February – Steel frame installation commences.
March
- Installation of first floor metal deck flooring.
- Concrete topping of the first floor
- Masonry works ongoing
April
- Masonry works and deliveries ongoing.
- Roofing deliveries and installation commence – approx.
22/11/2021
The new school will replace the existing building at the Cheltenham school with work starting on Monday, 22 November.
The ceremony, on Thursday, 11 November, was attended by Cllr Philip Robinson, Cabinet member for Economy, Education and Skills at Gloucestershire County Council, Cllr Emma Nelson, representatives of Warden Hill Primary School and the Gloucestershire County Council framework contractors, E G Carter & Co Ltd who are delivering the new school.