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ROK CONSTRUCTION- LES OZOUETS CAMPUS
Specialist accommodation has been tailored to the varied needs of post-16 education. The completed campus will include engineering workshops, science laboratories, healthcare simulation suites, technologyrich teaching spaces, creative arts facilities and flexible social learning environments. This mix reflects the broad range of courses delivered by The Guernsey Institute and its partner organisations.
Environmental performance has also influenced the design. The buildings incorporate high levels of insulation, energyefficient glazing and low-energy heating and ventilation systems. Design Engine Architects have adopted lightweight construction principles to reduce embodied carbon, while the external aluminium cladding system has been selected with future maintenance and recyclability in mind. The campus landscape has also been planned to encourage biodiversity while creating sheltered outdoor spaces for students and staff.
As construction has progressed, the scale of the development has become increasingly apparent. Steel frames now define the main teaching building and construction workshops, with roofing, façade installation and internal fit-out advancing across multiple areas of the site. Recent project updates confirm that window installation, roof finishes, internal partitions and external works are all progressing as the programme moves into its next phase.
The project has also generated opportunities for Guernsey’ s construction sector. Rok Construction has undertaken supplier engagement events and open tender opportunities for local subcontractors, helping maximise participation from island-based businesses throughout the build programme.
Phase One of Les Ozouets Campus is scheduled for completion in spring 2027. Once operational, the development will provide Guernsey with a dedicated centre for post-16 education that brings together academic learning, technical training and industryfocused facilities within a single campus. By replacing fragmented accommodation with purpose-built teaching spaces, the project represents a significant long-term investment in the island’ s educational infrastructure and future workforce.
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