Companies' joint venture set to take UK education world by storm
A joint venture between two north-east construction companies has resulted in a range of cost-effective, quick to construct, eco-friendly permanent school buildings that taking the education world by storm.
Gateshead-based Koru Property Services and Clearspace Buildings formed a strategic partnership earlier this year, bringing together the innovative designs of Clearspace Buildings and the in-house production and construction facilities of Koru.
The companies' combined in-house capabilities have resulted in significant cost efficiencies, of up to 10%, on big build projects, bringing them to the attention of schools across the UK.
The timber-clad buildings are suitable for a range of commercial applications and have proved popular due to their good looks, low cost and minimal time taken to construct.
The bespoke-designed buildings range in size from single classrooms to entire schools and can be fully constructed in as little as two weeks. The buildings are appearing at schools throughout the UK including the north east; Rockcliffe First School in Whitley Bay and the new Music for Schools building at The Sage Gateshead being two key sites.
Mark Taylor, Managing Director of Koru Property Services explained: "We are delighted and excited by our venture with Clearspace Buildings. As a company we are constantly looking to evolve and increase our service and product offering and the partnership has enabled us to do just that.
"The forward-thinking, cost-effective designs and construction techniques of Clearspace Buildings are a natural fit with Koru's industry reputation for consistently delivering projects in significantly less time and more cost effectively than our competitors."
The classrooms are the brainchild of Clearspace Buildings' Managing Director Scott Horner. He explained: "There is huge demand for cost effective, flexible learning space that looks good and isn't a grey, lifeless temporary building. The strategic partnership with Koru will now enable us to meet demand and vastly expand Clearspace Buildings' service offering."
Based in The Team Valley Koru property Services was established in 2002 and provides a range of services, for minor and major projects related to design and construction. Koru directly employees its own 44-strong team of architects, planners and construction experts, enabling it to minimise construction costs and project timeframes.
For further information about services and products and Clearspace Buildings' designs contact 0191 487 5553 or visit www.koruproperty.co.uk.