CONSTRUCTION
SCHOOL DEAL
Impressive – a CGI of Yarm School ’ s eyecatching frontage .
Tees contractor Meldrum begins work at Yarm Prep
Meldrum Construction Services have been appointed principal contractor for the demolition and new build at Yarm Preparatory School . The works comprise a purpose-built IT and resource centre , collaborative learning area , performance space and dining hall along with additional classrooms and a new school reception area .
The project entails the demolition of the existing dining hall , kitchen and changing rooms .
The site sits on a gradient with buildings immediately adjacent on two sides , therefore in order to support the existing structures and create space for the new building , Meldrum has installed 108 contiguous piles to a depth of 13.5m .
Alan Hodgson , Yarm School ’ s capital development manager , said : “ The school is excited about the prospect of this purpose-built facility which will host a dynamic space for music and drama performances as well as dining , whilst also providing a new library , resource centre and reception area .
“ The new reception area will give a sense of arrival for visitors and parents from the recently completed 136-space car park .
“ After a competitive tender process , Meldrum were the successful contractor appointed and we are delighted with the progress they are making .
“ Meldrum pay particular attention to health and safety in a live environment and have also been involved in speaking to the Prep School pupils about the site , construction logistics and health and safety .”
Bill Sawyer , head at Yarm Prep , said “ Once complete , the project will present a platform to develop skills for school and beyond .
“ Our resource centre and library will be a collaborative learning space in which groups can tackle problemsolving challenges and projects across a range of subjects .
“ Our multi-purpose hall will host concerts and provide a venue for performance opportunities for our pupils .
“ Furthermore , we look forward to sharing the facility with the wider community and the local schools we work in partnership with .”
Meldrum Group has a strong track record of working within schools and live environments .
The company enjoys good relationships with the local residents around their schemes , having recently been awarded 41 / 45 on their Considerate Contractors Scheme entry .
Meldrum Group prides itself on the work it does with young people in the region , having supported more than 170 apprentices and trainees in its 21-year history .
Therefore , to be part of Yarm School ’ s development and their commitment to developing leaders of the future provides a great synergy , Meldrum believes .
CEO Dave Meldrum said : “ I always really
Progress – work has already started on Yarm School ’ s new build .
enjoy being involved in projects that are in the heart of the community , it ’ s a great feeling to know you are contributing to building a better future and contributing to improving local infrastructure .
“ At Meldrum , we offer apprenticeships as well as work experience with local schools and colleges and it is fantastic to be building Yarm School ’ s purpose-built facilities for the next generation of leaders and managers .
“ Engagement in the communities in which we work is really important to us , it isn ’ t just about the project , it is about building communities .”
Meldrum Group has offices in Gateshead and Teesside and are a North-East based contractor which provides a fully integrated , end-to-end service ; from planning and designing , to civil engineering and construction , giving their clients complete peace of mind throughout the lifecycle of their assets and building .
The new facilities are expected to be ready in time for September 2023 .
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