Workonnew schoolis progressing

Work is progressing on the new Pinewood School in Blackburn.

Building services provider, Arc-Tech, was appointed to the contract earlier this year to support the creation of a new build alongside improvement of teaching facilities for primary and secondary school students with additional support needs.

BAM Construction UK, in partnership with hub South East Scotland, awarded the contract to Arc-Tech for £1 million worth of ‘turnkey mechanical and electrical services’.

This means the firm will be responsible for water services, ventilation, heating and air conditioning, as well as all fire safety, lighting and data systems, which will be among a suite of services that will support the main construction programme.

John Gallacher, managing director of Arc-tech, said: “After having been formally appointed to Pinewood School earlier this year, we are delighted to have now commenced works on-site.

“Our experience of working with BAM is well documented with various projects recently undertaken together from within both the education and health sectors.

“I would like to thank them for their continued support and wish our contract team well as they undertake this six-month programme.”

BAM construction is delivering the £5.8m redevelopment of the school which will see the construction of a new building with additional, enhanced facilities including a games hall, dining area, office accommodation, and an additional classroom.

The firms continue to progress a similar phase of works at Cedarbank School in Livingston.

Both projects are being delivered as part of West Lothian Council’s £26.5 million investment programme to improve facilities in schools that provide additional support needs across the region of West Lothian.

BAM Construction began work on the Pinewood extension in March of last year. Both the Pinewood and Cedarbank projects are set for completion in 2022.