Construction firm Kier has completed work at Ebbsfleet Green Primary for Kent County Council.

The project included the design and construction of a new modular build two form of entry school in in Ebbsfleet Garden City, the modern village development providing 15,000 new homes in Kent.

Procured through SCAPE, one of the UK's leading procurement authorities, the new school offers a wide variety of learning spaces including nursery, reception, infant and junior classrooms, food technology, science and design technology areas. A modular construction solution was selected to meet the tight project timeline. Modular construction involves the offsite production of modules (building components) in a factory setting, which is then transported to site and lifted in place with a tower crane to create the building. Following this modular solution saved 8-10 weeks in comparison to a traditional construction programme. 98 modular units, were installed over four one-week phases, lifted in using a 300 tonne mobile crane.

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In line with Kier's Building for a Sustainable World sustainability framework, the new building’s form was designed to maximise natural light and ventilation, reducing the risk of overheating and resulting in a BREEAM very good rating. Materials were responsibly sourced and enhancements to the site’s ecology and long-term biodiversity goals were designed and implemented throughout. Local employment was promoted with 27% of the team living within 10 miles of the site (55% within 20 miles) and the project created three apprenticeships and two work experience placements.

David McKenzie, Managing Director for Kier Construction London, South and Strategic Projects said: "We are delighted to hand this fantastic educational facility over to Kent County Council, it has been a pleasure to work in collaboration with them and Maritime Academy Trust in providing these modern learning spaces to benefit teachers and students in Ebbsfleet Garden City's expanding community.

"We are proud to be a SCAPE delivery partner since 2011, and in line with our recent appointment to SCAPE Construction, we look forward to working in partnership with various councils and trusts to provide value for money solutions in meeting the growing demand for additional school places and upgraded educational facilities."