Earlier this year, Thinking Buildings were appointed to support Millgate School with a series of improvement projects. The most significant of these is a re-roofing scheme, prompted by the existing roof falling into disrepair. The works will see a full replacement with a new clay tile roof, designed with traditional detailing to respect the building’s character, alongside a new flat roof to modern standards.

We’ve been appointed to deliver architectural design, building regulations principal designer (PD) duties and Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) principal designer services. Alongside the main works, we also provided support in our CDM PD capacity for the safe removal of asbestos and the installation of new air source heat pumps, helping to future-proof the school’s energy use.

This project also marks the start of a new working relationship with Addison Hunt, who are providing project management and quantity surveying services. We’ve also been pleased to work with new clients Discovery Trust, and hope this is the first of many opportunities to support them in improving and developing their schools.