Crofton Sixth Form Academy

Jon Howard, Director of Estates at Wakefield College, says: “We appointed Portakabin to construct the building because they gave us all the assurances we needed that they could deliver the standard of building we required, within our budget and within the limited programme time.”

The college chose the Portakabin Design and Build modular building system to create the new sixth form, because of its versatility, energy efficiency, durability and aesthetics. Designs drawn up by P+HS Architects were used to devise a two-storey, 528m² building, featuring classrooms, study areas, tutorial rooms, a common room, offices, toilets and a lift.

Designs were finalised at the end of January and Portakabin agreed to hand over the building on 6 June, ready for fitting out before September.

Jon continues: “Many of us thought the hand-over date would have to be put back, but they assured us they could do it – and they did. In fact, they did everything exactly as promised, craning the modules into position over the Easter holiday and completing the building ready for hand over after just 13 weeks on site. Not only that, but this was the first building I have ever received with absolutely no defects."