Case Study - Miller - Modular Building

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Speedy Provides 'Hire' Education

In 2006, work began on Scotland's largest and most ambitious further education project – to replace the existing buildings of Jewel and Esk Valley College with two brand new purpose-built campuses.

The Challenge
Before work could begin, all 10,000 students and 450 employees needed to be relocated into temporary accommodation. This needed to facilitate every function of the college for the duration of the two-year project. Miller Construction, was selected to carry out the works.

The Solution
Working with architects RMJM, Speedy designed and implemented Scotland's largest portable building, totalling more than 4200m2 and comprising 135 units and a total of 102 rooms.  The modular building is big enough to house all of the facilities needed for the college to function, including classrooms, labs, music rooms, staff rooms, dining facilities and toilets.  The building is fully equipped with plumbing and is attached to the mains water supply. It is also connected to mains electricity, which provides power for the pre-installed heating and lighting systems.  Ian Gilbride, senior site manager at Miller Construction said: "The solution provided by Speedy has been an invaluable facilitator in allowing us to carry out this ambitious project. Speedy, has minimised the upheaval, and is playing an essential part in a smooth transition between the old and new campuses."