Reducing Risk and Controlling Project Costs
The use of off-site manufacturing techniques for the principal build elements of a ZONE extension bring a number of benefits when compared with traditional construction or modular building options. Reduced costs from an efficient production process, reduced site disruption with short programme times, reduced lead-in time from project award with a simpler procurement process and reduced risk of variables on site all resulting in a reliable,

An additional benefit is that the project location is not limited by modular building delivery and cranage restrictions as is often the case with off-site manufacture. Once the enabling civil engineering works are complete, ZONE is delivered to site as building components.

Creating Inspired Educational Environments
ZONE design has evolved over the past decade with an increasing focus on energy efficient building services and high performance envelope systems, but original glazed elevations remain central to the design language. Externally, the minimalist facade can enhance existing architecture and internally, natural light filled spaces contrast with typical classroom environments, creating an atmosphere for students to thrive with the added benefits of easier classroom supervision.

Design Flexibility
Naturally open plan, with the steel frame internal to the building envelope and capable of wide span applications, ZONE concept provides bespoke construction solutions to meet the demands of increasing student intakes in the education sector. With many schools short of dining space, ZONE building extensions avoid the limitations on internal layout, ceiling heights and natural light often associated with modular buildings. Flexible, multi-use spaces can be developed including the addition of internal walls or partitions for applications such as break out rooms, teaching space, and administrative centres.

Proven Building Envelope Efficiency
ZONE is a proven design platform with the performance of key construction envelope elements tried and tested. This reduces design specification requirements ahead of the project build which otherwise impact on lead in time. It reduces risk and the potential for cost overrun during the construction process.

Confidence in the energy efficiency and reliability of our building envelope and working closely with specialist building energy consultant partners we are able optimise the specification of our building elements including renewables offset where required to ensure the new project achieves the required energy efficiency rating and building control compliance.