The Kingspan TEK® Building System has delivered outstanding results against a design and installation deadline of just four weeks for a stylish new primary school extension in Kent. 218 children attend All Faiths’ Children’s Community School, part of The RGS/AFS Thinking Schools Academy Trust, and the original 1970’s building had become overcrowded. To address this, Medway Local Authority provided funding for a new extension featuring three new classrooms, a children’s centre and a sports hall. The construction, overseen by King and Johnston Building Contractors, included the installation of a 600 m2 Kingspan TEK® Building System pitched roof. Architect John McCormack discussed the project: "Time management was a key aspect at All Faiths’ as the building had to be completed whilst the school was operational. To achieve this we designed the extension to support a carefully scheduled construction process, working closely with the school’s head teacher to ensure key de
This blog aims to highlight the various different kinds of thermal pipe insulation, and highlight their particular strengths and weaknesses. Choosing the right product for your application helps to avoid wasting money, and understanding more about what you are doing helps you to avoid making mistakes.