Cardinal Newman College – St Cecilia’s Building Refurbishment

The solution

Frank Rogers coordinated a tightly managed programme of works designed to balance technical delivery with safety and minimal disruption:

• Internal reconfiguration – Demolition and structural modifications to create new classrooms and circulation routes, with partitions, door openings, and accessible layouts formed to meet modern teaching needs.
• M&E systems upgrade – Installation of new lighting, small power, heating adaptations, containment, and data cabling, integrated to support the new spatial arrangements.
• Asbestos management – Licensed removal and disposal of asbestos-containing materials carried out under full control measures in compliance with HSE guidance and approved RAMS.
• Fire safety enhancements – Upgrades to fire doors, compartmentation, and fire stopping, ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and current fire risk assessments.
• Enabling and temporary works – Full hoarding, internal protection, and segregation measures to safeguard retained finishes, maintain staff/pupil access, and ensure safe working environments.

The outcome

The 12-week programme has:

• Delivered modernised, compliant classrooms and circulation spaces.
• Enhanced fire safety, resilience, and evacuation routes across the building.
• Provided upgraded M&E infrastructure to support future teaching and technology.
• Ensured asbestos was safely removed under strict statutory control.
• Completed with minimal disruption to college operations, safeguarding staff and students throughout.

This project reflects Frank Rogers’ expertise in education refurbishments, where compliance, modernisation, and live environment management come together to deliver safe, inspiring spaces for the next generation of learners.