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Project Overview //
Main contractor Wilmott Dixon engaged SEH Commercial to work on the creation of the new primary school planned as part if the Wixams’ development. Wixams Tree Primary School off Green Lane in Bedfordshire, will be run by Bedford College Academies Trust, serving the catchment area of the in the new development of the Wixams community consisting of four new villages in Bedfordshire.
Working together with the client, SEH Commercial’s technical team developed a specification for the fenestration, manufactured by SEH Commercial’s specialist PVC-u supplier and Sapa, their aluminium supplier. Bringing defining modern architecture to the county of Bedfordshire, the Wixams’ project includes Eurocell flush casement dual colour windows featuring sun cool toughened glass with an espagnolette locking system for extra security.
The new school will also feature Sapa top side hung and fixed casement aluminium windows and aluminium Storm Frame entrance doors fitted with sun cool toughened glass renowned for it’s thermal qualities, along with a panic bolt for secure emergency access. The state of the art school will provide a new learning community within Bedfordshire and will welcome Year 1 and 2 children from the area and is on schedule to open its doors in September 2017.
CASE STUDY DETAILS
Client | Wilmott Dixon |
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Contract Manager | Eliss Parsons |
Location | Wixams School, Kenneth Way, Wixams, Bedford, MK45 3PD |
Scope of Works | Eurocell flush casement dual colour PVC-u windows Sapa top side hung and fixed casement aluminium windows Sapa aluminium storm frame entrance doors |
Project Statistics | 59 Eurocell flush casement dual colour PVC-u windows 17 Sapa top side hung and fixed casement aluminium windows Sapa aluminium storm frame entrance doors |
Working on a new project within the education sector is rewarding as we can specify the latest technological fenestration solutions to ensure the school will be fit for purpose for
years to come.
Our contractors were deservedly awarded Wilmott Dixon’s Contractors of the Month on this project in recognition of their performance onsite.
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