St Margaret’s Academy, Liverpool – Ground & First Floor Refurbishment

The solution

Frank Rogers delivered the programme through careful planning, strong stakeholder coordination, and round-the-clock working:

• Ground floor remodelling – Creation of new male, female, and accessible toilet facilities, with IPS ducting, full-height cubicles, anti-tamper sanitary systems, hygienic wall finishes, non-slip vinyl flooring, and new suspended ceilings.
• First floor refurbishments – Conversion of classrooms and learning spaces, creation of wellbeing and quiet study areas, ICT and science labs, and upgraded teaching environments.
• New circulation link – Construction of a corridor connecting stairwells, supporting future expansion and improved student movement.
• Partitioning & finishes – British Gypsum fire-rated systems (30–60 minutes) with acoustic insulation and severe duty ratings; all penetrations acoustically sealed.
• M&E integration – New lighting, small power, and containment systems coordinated with the spatial reconfiguration.
• Compliance & safeguarding – Works undertaken in accordance with CDM 2015, Building Regulations, and the school’s safeguarding policies. Full segregation of construction zones, DBS-checked operatives, and out-of-hours working ensured safety.

The outcome

The project was successfully completed within the five-week programme, delivering:

• Modern, functional, and compliant teaching and welfare facilities.
• Improved circulation and accessibility within the school estate.
• Enhanced durability, acoustics, and fire performance through robust partition and fit-out solutions.
• Zero disruption to pupils and staff, with all works completed before the start of term.

This scheme demonstrates Frank Rogers’ expertise in delivering fast-track education refurbishments in live environments—balancing compliance, stakeholder coordination, and technical quality under challenging programme constraints.