M&E contractor REL has been appointed to help deliver a new £11 million technical skills centre at London Stansted Airport.
The two-storey facility will be located on land made available by the airport and work is due to start on site this month.
Harlow College is working in partnership with the airport to bring forward the centre, which will provide specialist further education tailored to fill skills gaps in engineering, business and finance and airport-related industries such as logistics and hospitality.
REL will deliver all electrical services, including power, lighting, security systems, access control, and data installation.
Willmott Dixon is the main contractor on the project and the facility is scheduled to open in September 2018, with all electrical work to be finished in August 2018.
Toby Buckley, REL's Managing Director, said: "We're looking forward to working with the team to help deliver this unique project, which will build the local skills base and support the airport's future growth.
"We've worked on many schools and colleges but this one is one of the most unusual in terms of the design and location. Situated in a former aircraft hangar right next to the runway, there is lots of double height space to contend with and both conventional teaching facilities as well as a workshop area, so power usage will be high. There will also be no natural ventilation, so all electrical services will need to be carefully co-ordinated with the extensive mechanical elements."
(LM)
Time and date
CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Latest Construction News
15/11/2024
A significant redevelopment is underway at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose, Cornwall, following a contract award to Kier and Mott MacDonald. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and the Royal Navy marked the occasion with a contract-signing and ground-breaking ceremony, ...
15/11/2024
JV North, a consortium of housing associations and local authorities, has unveiled a new £500 million procurement framework aimed at delivering over 3,000 affordable homes between 2025 and 2029. The initiative marks a significant boost for social housing and the construction sector. The ...
15/11/2024
Sempra Homes has announced funding approval for a new affordable housing project at Bowers Close on London Road, Pitsea. The development will deliver 31 high-quality homes, offering a mix of rental and shared ownership properties designed to address local housing needs. The project has received ...
15/11/2024
Vistry Group has received planning permission for the first phase of its Wolborough Grange development, which will deliver 94 high-quality homes. This milestone marks the beginning of a transformative project that will provide sustainable housing and significant community benefits in Newton ...
15/11/2024
Salisbury Coach Park and the main footpaths through the Central Car Park have reopened following an extensive transformation by the Environment Agency as part of the River Park scheme. The upgraded facilities aim to provide a more welcoming and comfortable experience for coach passengers visiting ...
15/11/2024
Pennyfarthing Homes has unveiled an exceptional collection of one- and two-bedroom apartments at Oakwood Grove, a modern development offering affordable homes through the Government-backed First Homes scheme, now available via Dorset Council. Located in the scenic rural village of Alderholt, ...
15/11/2024
Morris & Spottiswood Group has acquired part of the collapsed ISG group, offering a vital lifeline to the employees and projects operating within its remit. Absorbing the former ISG Cathedral business, Morris & Spottiswood Group, which is a specialist provider of fitout, refurbishment, M&E, ...
15/11/2024
Morgan Sindall Construction has officially commenced work on Rosherville Church of England Academy, a new primary school designed to address the educational needs of Northfleet’s expanding community. To commemorate the start of the project, a time capsule was ceremonially lowered into the ground, ...
15/11/2024
Vistry Group has exchanged contracts to develop over 200 mixed-tenure homes at Waggons Way, Doncaster. The 16-acre site, formerly part of the Hatfield Colliery, will be transformed into a vibrant new community featuring up to 236 high-quality homes. The proposed development will include homes ...
15/11/2024
The University of Sunderland has officially relaunched its newly refurbished cinema. The venue on St. Peter's Campus was damaged beyond use due to Storm Arwen in 2021, but now a £1.3m investment means it is back in action once again. To mark the occasion, Sir David Bell, the University’s ...