A.W. Hardy has delivered a wide range of building and renovation projects for schools and other educational facilities in Essex and East London.

After decades of working within this sector, we have an innate understanding of what it takes to run school builds efficiently, cost-effectively, and in the most practical way possible to benefit your staff and students.

Developing a strong partnership to help you achieve your goals

Whether you instruct us to refurbish an existing building or to create a whole new structure at your site, our team will listen carefully to your requirements before suggesting a plan of action that will keep disruption to a minimum and account for any identified or unforeseen challenges.

Typically, we work with schools to make sure:

• Their building is designed to deliver the optimal experience to students. After all, we want you to get the best possible return on your investment and be left with a space that enhances learning and facilitates a positive experience for your teachers and support staff. We’ll take all your requests into account when planning your layout, guiding you with our own recommendations and adhering to best practices along the way
• Any larger or more disruptive works are scheduled into the school holiday periods where possible
• Separate access zones are set up and suitably fenced off to ensure students do not need to come into contact with our staff or equipment
• Budgets are carefully considered and include contingency for unexpected issues
• All building codes and regulations are adhered to, including accessibility standards, fire regulations, and structural requirements (to make sure our work caters for everybody’s needs)
• All health and safety protocols are followed to the letter, and any concerns or challenges are communicated between all parties for unified compliance
• All contractors are well-briefed, and everyone involved is collaborating efficiently

Why partner with A.W. Hardy?

When it comes to our reputation in the education sector, our experience speaks for itself. We’ve worked with many of the best-known schools, colleges and universities in our local area, including King Edward VI Grammar School in Chelmsford, Barling Magna Academy in Southend, and, more recently, Abbs Cross Academy in Hornchurch.

We’re known for our adaptability, our ability to address challenges head-on, and the fantastic relationships we build with headteachers and facilities staff. We know just how much our builds mean to teachers, students and the communities that use them, so you can rest assured that every care will be taken to deliver precisely what you’re looking for, on time and within budget.

If you are considering updating or expanding your school in the near future and are looking for experienced Essex building contractors to take to the reins of this important development, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Learn more about our approach and the impact our builds have on our clients’ educational facilities:

Vital KEGS development continues to enrich school sports programme 5 years on

The lasting impact of our work at Barling Magna Primary Academy

Greensted Primary School & Nursery opens new classroom facilities in time for new school year

A.W. Hardy delivers vital space for new facilities at primary academy in Southend