Fullhurst Community College Dining extension and internal remodel
Dining Extension and internal remodel. Services Provided: Architectural Design, Contract Administration, Building Regulations Principal Designer
Project Overview:
Bsurv was commissioned to design and deliver a dining room extension to accommodate an increased number of pupils, enabling the school to move from two dining sittings to a single sitting. The wider brief also included the provision of new toilet facilities, new changing rooms accessed from the main hall, the opening up of an existing corridor lightwell, and the creation of a new reception area.
Challenges:
• Delivering construction works within a fully operational school environment.
• Managing phasing, safeguarding, and health and safety around pupils and staff.
• Working to a tight programme with a quick turnaround.
• Ensuring full compliance with Building Regulations, specifically Part B fire and Part M accessibility requirements.
Our Approach:
Our team managed every aspect of the project, including:
Preparation of planning and building regulations drawings.
Regulatory Compliance
Acting as Building Regulations Principal Designer for the project
Part M Compliance
Ensuring the reception desk incorporated a compliant low-level section in line with Part M requirements.
Phasing
Full project management from inception to completion, carefully phasing works to minimise disruption to school operations.
Results:
The project was delivered successfully within a tight timeframe, providing the school with an enlarged dining facility and improved internal spaces. The works were carefully coordinated to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the school throughout construction, demonstrating Bsurv’s expertise in managing complex projects within live educational environments.
