North Lindsey College, a revitalisation project in Lincolnshire is part of a wider education reform initiative funded by the UK Government’s £1.5 billion Further Education Capital Transformation Fund.
This development – a three-storey building that will provide a focal point on the college’s Kingsway Campus – is being carried out by BAM Construction, with Peter Marshall Steel Stairs supplying the steel stairs, landings and balustrades.
This revitalisation project is worth £38 million and aims to create a state-of-the-art building designed to have a net zero carbon footprint in operation and provide modern educational facilities including classrooms, commercial training kitchens, science laboratories, dining areas, special educational needs area and an auditorium.
Scheduled for completion in 2025, this new facility will house 1400 students and staff – significantly enhancing the educational infrastructure of the North Lindsey Campus.
As part of the development, Peter Marshall Steel Stairs were contracted to design, fabricate and install two flights of stairs, with a width of 2000mm between the supporting stringers, covering a story height of 7200mm.
The flight and landing stringers are rectangular hollow sections (300x100x10mm), and the treads & landing plates are made from 6mm and 8mm thick mild steel plates, respectively, with mesh welded for bonding of the concrete infill.
The skeletal balustrade system is made from square hollow section that is integrated into the truss design, including a flat bar on the top rail and diagonal bracing. This will act as a skeletal frame for other trades to build the permanent railing system.
The stairs were blast cleaned to SA 2.5 standard and primed with primer paint according to BSEN ISO 12944, ready for a finish coat to be applied on site.
Peter Marshall Steel Stairs was not only responsible for the fabrication but also the on-site installation of the steel structures. This comprehensive involvement ensures that high standards of craftsmanship are maintained throughout the installation phase.
The project manager from PMSS commented, “We are proud to be part of the North Lindsey College project. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that every aspect of this project meets the highest standards of quality – supporting the educational advancement of the community.”
The North Lindsey College project is a testament to modern, sustainable building practices. As well as improving educational facilities, this initiative is pioneering a greener approach to construction, setting a benchmark for future projects in the education sector.
