HBS have recently completed work as main contractor on the design and build contract at the RJ Mitchell Primary School in Hornchurch, Essex. The project, which was to construct a 900m2, eight classroom and multi-use facility, was designed by Havering Council’s Technical Services Department to resemble an aircraft hangar to represent the site’s heritage as a former RAF base.

HBS developed the design with respect to building control and M&E requirements. The fit-out design and finishes to were in keeping with the RAF heritage of the site, using clever flooring designs to represent a ‘corridor runway’ and RAF roundel carpets in the classrooms. The £2.1m works was carried out on time and within budget.