Advantis Engineering builds state-of-the-art school in Batticaloa using containers
Advantis Engineering, a subsidiary of Hayleys Advantis Ltd, recently completed the design, construction and installation of the first school to be built out of shipping containers – The Headway School of Languages in Batticaloa.
Utilizing the company’s innovative space solution, Convertainers, this latest project, comprising 32 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), is one of the largest constructions handled by Advantis Engineering requiring a total of 75 days to complete, the company said in a media release.
“The difficulty in creating a building is often lost on those who have access to the resources of Colombo. Gathering the necessary labour and equipment - from the plumbers to the cement mixers - becomes a challenge as you leave urban centres. Despite the daunting logistical challenges of coordinating a construction across the island from a factory in Colombo, Advantis Engineering managed to deliver a life changing solution to the people of Batticaloa, through their Convertainers concept. Advantis Engineering handled the entire process, end-toend, delivering a solution that was focused on creating lasting change in a sustainable fashion,” the release said.
Convertainers by Advantis Engineering is a novel space solution built by utilizing upcycled freight containers under ISO standards. These units are expected to have a 25-year lifespan with all aftersales and maintenance being provided by Advantis Engineering. The prefab- ricated and modular nature of Convertainers allows them to be tailored to meet any specific need with even future additions to the structure made possible without disruption to ongoing operations, saving both time and money.
Kamal Wimalaratne, General Manager of Advantis Engineering, said: “We are delighted to have constructed this beautiful building for the Headway School of Languages and to have played a small part in their ongoing journey to enrich the lives of the next generation of Sri Lankans.”