Award-winning project encouraging participation in science for young people, built in partnership with the local authority and Durham University
Project location
Framwellgate Moor, Durham
Client
Durham University/Durham County Council
Architect
Howarth Litchfield Partnership
Cost consultants
Durham County Council
Design and build contractor
Surgo Construction
M&E contractor(s)
H Malone, Veale Nixon
Other key supply chain partners
Deneside, Sandafloor, Fortress Aluminium
Overall project value
£3,120,000
Brief description of works
New science-based learning centre in grounds of existing school, two-stage design and build contract but operating on a partnered basis.
The project included many ‘sustainable’ features including photovoltaic panels, a wind turbine, rainwater recycling and a computerised energy
management system.
Subcontract arrangements
Variety of standard ‘Egan compliant’ forms with back to back conditions relating to the main contract.
Completion Date
January 2006
