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Advertorial FeatureExploding the myths ofmodular construction’The Portakabin Group, the UK’s leading modularbuilding manufacturer, has published a newreport to help building occupiers, architects andcontractors separate the misconceptions aboutmodular construction from the facts.The report titled ‘Exploding theMyths of Modular Construction’is the latest in a series of freeguides from the PortakabinGroup, which can be downloadedfrom its website – www.portakabin.co.uk/reports.Commenting on the report,Kevin Jones, Director ofBusiness Development at thePortakabin Group, said, “Modularconstruction has changedradically over the past 60 yearsso it can be difficult to tell justwhat is fact or fiction when itcomes to assessing the approachand whether it is suitable for aparticular project.”“Add to that the diversity ofsuppliers – from sellers of lowvalue second hand cabins tomanufacturers of multi-storey,purpose-designed landmarkbuildings – and the ingrainedperception issues that stemfrom the draughty, leakingprefabricated classrooms thatwww.portakabin.co.uk/reports36 Buildingswere supposed to be temporarybut had to be endured by schoolsacross the country for too manyyears, and it is easy to see whythe picture is confusing.”“This myth-busting reportaddresses some of the mostcommon misconceptions aboutmodular construction to helporganisations and specifiersin every sector have a muchclearer understanding about thepotential of this highly efficientalternative to site-based buildingmethods.”The myths covered in the reportinclude:• Modular means temporary• Modular is all about ugly greyboxes• Modular buildings have bouncyfloors• Modular construction isrestrictive in design• Modular means sub-standardaccommodation.£8m expansionFairfield Preparatory School,Leicestershire, is laying thefoundations for an £8m expansionplan to create additional learningspace and a new Kindergarten.Work is underway at the school’stown centre site to develop thenew facilities for children agedfrom three to eleven.The state of the art developmentat Fairfield, part of theLoughborough Endowed Schools,will see the creation of newclassrooms, a larger gymnasium,a specialist art and craft room,designated social areas andessential office space. It isscheduled to open in the nextacademic year.The Kindergarten, which willhave capacity for 40 children, willopen in January 2016 giving theEndowed Schools the opportunityto educate pupils from threeLord Rogers visitsKingswood House School, Surrey,former pupil Lord Rogers - theworld renowned architect -opened the school’s brand newbuildings.The school has embarked on anambitious building programmeand it was fitting that LordRogers was shown around thesite, bringing back memories ofhis time at the school.Headmaster, Peter Brooks and theHead Boys Albert Trant, OliverKennedy and Max Fryer spentan hour showing the famousarchitect around the school.Mr Brooks later reflected on theday, “It was such an honour tomeet Lord Rogers. It was thefirst time he has returned tothe school since he left in 1946and he was very relaxed, happilychatting to staff and pupils alike.years all the way through to sixthform.Andrew Earnshaw is theHeadmaster at Fairfield. He isexcited that construction hasbegun and is looking forwardto seeing the new building takeshape.He said: “All of our pupils willbenefit from the extra spacewe’re creating, which, combinedwith small class sizes and asuperb range of indoor andoutdoor facilities, will enable usto deliver first rate teaching.“Our new Pre-Prep centre will bestaffed and equipped to deliveroutstanding early years educationfor the 21st century. I wouldencourage parents to enquireabout the new Kindergartenas soon as possible, as it hasalready attracted a great deal ofinterest.”The boys found it particularlyfascinating to hear how duringthe war, pupils would hide underthe desks when the air raid sirenswent off.”Shortfall in school places?A report by the National Audit Office warnsthat an extra 256,000 school places will berequired in England and Wales by 2014.Elliott has developed a new standard rental fleet designedto meet the needs of the shortfall in school places.TECHNICALSOLUTIONRegulatory compliantHeating and cooling optionsVentilationUp to 50 year design lifeRobust fixtures& fittingsBENEFITSLow cost rental ratesAvailable from stockAllows early occupationVariety of sizes & layoutsQuality learningenvironmentElliott is the market leading education specialist with over50 years experience, and is the UK’s largest supplier ofportable accommodation and secure storage solutions.Other layouts, sizes, and toilet options are available torent or buy.For more information please contact us onFREEPHONE 0800 0858 202or email education@as.elliottuk.comwww.elliottuk.comElliott standard layouts:>>SC384 - 30 person single classroomDC584 - 60 person double classroomTypical rentalrate fromas little as£156per week*Typical rental rate from as little as £265 per week**Rates are based on a 2 year rental period. 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