Client

ISG Ltd

Location

Keynsham

Package Value

£900K

Sector

Education

Supporting the construction of Two Rivers Primary School, the Passivhaus Plus-certified using a traditional steel frame.

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Overview

Two Rivers C of E Primary in Keynsham is the UK’s first Passivhaus Plus-certified school, featuring a traditional steel frame, concrete floor slabs, and brickwork external walls. Developed with nearly £1m from Bath & North East Somerset Council, Solum completed the groundworks package, adhering to Passivhaus standards to create energy-efficient and comfortable structures. Key areas of the school that Solum contributed to the project:

  • Cut and Fill
  • Foundations
  • Below Ground Drainage Including Attenuation Tanks
  • Ground Floor Slabs
  • Trenching for Air Source Heat Pump Pipework
  • Hard Landscaping Including Permeable MUGA Pitch.

Challenges

The Two River School project proposed challenges during the project. These included:

  • Logistics & Just-In-Time Delivery Management

    Efficient handling of deliveries in tight construction areas and ensuring materials arrive “just in time” due to limited on-site storage were key challenges. To address these, a streamlined logistics management system was implemented, coordinating deliveries during non-peak hours and optimising construction space usage, ensuring smooth operations and project timeline adherence.

  • Residential Area Consideration

    Adapting construction plans to minimise disruption in the surrounding residential neighbourhood. Our activities were strategically scheduled to minimise disturbances during peak residential hours.

Key Results

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400m³

of concrete poured
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5600t

of aggregates placed
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700m³

of material excavated

Client: ISG LTD

A global construction specialist with a proven track record and reputation for delivery, built over 30 years. ISG LTD have collaborated with some of the world’s most successful businesses, cities, and institutions.