Admittedly, it’s not a glamorous image, but work continues apace at John Port Spencer School in Etwall, Derby and this reinforcement is vital.

Bailey Construction are almost out of the ground, with work focusing on retaining walls and foundations in the past month.

Thinking Building are supporting the project, but the picture shows the new retaining wall designed to provide support to the existing science building which is being extended. Some may say there is enough reinforcement to sink a battleship, but the wall plays a crucial function in preventing the existing building from moving whilst we dig down over 2m to the side of the existing building.

We are looking forward to bringing you updates on this project as the new science block takes shape.