Traditional roofing finishes for BSF schemes

In July the Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove, announced that following a review, the Building Schools for the Future programme was to be scrapped, while a number of proposed academy schemes are now to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Birmingham Ormiston Academy is one of those which remains unaffected by the decision, and when it opens in September 2011 it will offer a specialist digital media, creative and performing arts curriculum for 14-19 year olds.

Birmingham Ormiston is an ambitious venture to establish a regional academy of national significance, and is a major project in the wave of BSF schemes to benefit from Rock’s capabilities. Although Bovis is the main contractor for this scheme, we’ve found ourselves also working closely with the Sharkey Group, the envelope provider. Of particular interest for us is the fact that the client has specified 100% asphalt roofing for Ormiston. This follows a number of Rock’s other education sector projects, such as the two schools in Salford for Laing O’Rourke, that have reverted to traditional finishes for their waterproofing needs. What does this trend signify?

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