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Waltham Forest Further educational improvements in the area Waltham Forest Council is currently implementing a plan to increase the number of places at some of its primary schools for the start of term in September. Schools affected are Gwyn Jones Primary School and Oakhill Primary School. Rooff Limited was awarded the contract as Main Contractor for both jobs and has worked in collaboration with the council and its team of consultants at NPS to deliver the projects. A family owned business, Roof has built an enviable reputation for delivering complex and high profile construction projects efficiently and to the highest standards of quality and service. Over 100 years old, the Company is based in Barking and has recently won Green Business of the Year and was the overall winner of Business of the Year at the Barking and Dagenham Business Awards. Rooff specialises in Primary School schemes as well as a vast range of other projects covering other areas of Education, Commercial, Health, Performance Space, Public Space, Residential and Development. It is within these
environments that Rooff has established a reputation for quality workmanship, reliability of service and a company ethos of working in collaboration. Rooff was awarded the contracts for Gwyn Jones Primary School and Oakhill Primary School after submitting the most advantageous tender for the projects, which comprise both new build and refurbishment work. Both schemes have been run on an intensive fast track basis to achieve completion to allow the schools to function in the new academic year without disruption. Work at the Gwyn Jones Primary School has involved internal remodelling including refurbishments to various parts of the school such as the admin area, ICT suite, hall and kitchen. These works include renewal of walls, floor and ceilings and a new partition wall to the hall. There are also a number of alterations being made such as new doors and windows, and a staff kitchenette. Work has also included overlaying the roof covering to the main
Rooff operate from our award winning headquarters, The Granary, in Barking. Winners of a Civic Trust Award; The Granary is not only a fantastic example of industrial heritage restoration project, but a wonderful building to work in. Rooff’s home is a prime example of our expertise across traditional and contemporary construction techniques spanning Commercial, Education, Health, Performance Space, Public Space, Residential and Development sectors.
school and replacing roof lights, as well as coloured rainscreen cladding to be fitted to isolated areas of the main school. Associated Mechanical and Electrical works were also involved in the project. Earlier this year an initial phase of expansion was carried out at Gwyn Jones Primary School, designed to benefit people with disabilities; which upgraded accommodation and access requirements. At Oakhill Primary School a number of areas have been refurbished including external areas. Oakhill is not being expanded on a permanent basis, but took in an additional reception class of 30 pupils in September 2012. These additional pupils will need to be accommodated throughout their time at primary school. Works were carried out in 2012, with further works to be carried out during this contract. Works have involved an extension to the rear of the existing school to create a new classroom, plus additional toilet facilities. The fire alarm has also been upgraded, while replacement windows have been fitted to the rear of the existing building.
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