St Bede’s Catholic School & Byron Sixth Form
Requirement
Due to the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in the existing school buildings, the Department for Education (DFE) determined that temporary modular accommodation was necessary to ensure the safety and continuity of education at St Bede’s Catholic School. The DFE awarded the project to the Wernick Group under the MTC framework, requiring a solution that would provide functional and secure classroom spaces for a range of subjects.
- Project name: St Bede’s Catholic School & Byron Sixth Form
- Location: Westway Peterlee SR8 1DE
- Sector: Education
- Supplied by: Wernick Group
- Accommodation type: PMflex
- Number of units: 39
- Duration of hire: 104 weeks
Solution
Wernick Buildings in collaboration with Wernick Hire manufactured and supplied 39 new PMflex units, creating a comprehensive temporary accommodation solution that included a variety of specialised and general-purpose spaces. The internal fit-out featured science classrooms, a food technology room, art classrooms, general classrooms, and WC facilities. This setup ensured that the school could continue its educational activities without disruption, despite the challenges posed by RAAC in the existing structures.
The PMflex units were chosen for their ability to be rapidly deployed and configured to meet the specific needs of the school. Wernick’s experience in delivering modular solutions under the MTC framework ensured that the project was executed efficiently, from planning to installation, within the 19-week program. Groundworks for the installation were expertly handled by our supply chain partner Evabuild, whose work ensured that the modular units were positioned seamlessly on-site.
The success of this project highlighted Wernick Hire’s capability to handle large-scale educational projects, particularly those requiring urgent solutions. As a trusted partner under the MTC framework, Wernick Hire continues to deliver modular accommodation that meets high standards of quality, safety, and adaptability, ensuring clients can maintain operations without interruption.