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West Coventry Academy

West Coventry Academy (WCA), which was procured through the DfE’s Modern Methods of Construction Framework (MMC1), is the result of a three-year research journey by Innovaré Offsite and a major investment by our partner Bowmer + Kirkland (B+K)

West Coventry Academy

Client: Department for Education

Contractor: Bowmer & Kirkland

Architect: Strides Treglown Architects

Value: £38.4m

Location: Coventry

GIFA: 12,099m²

Completion: Autumn 2023

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This is the first of five pilot ‘net zero carbon in operation’ schools for the Department for Education (DfE) and used the panelised Psi-FAST solution to deliver a hugely energy efficient, offsite manufactured design.

Delivering a PMV of 70%, Psi-FAST improves efficiencies by taking more construction processes offsite into our quality-controlled manufacturing environment. The factory fitting of vapour control, windows, and cladding enhanced the quality and integrity of important detailing whilst also accelerating the construction programme.

Innovaré’s Psi-FAST panels included factory-installed windows, insulation, and brick-slip cladding with a Passive Purple Coating to substantially improve airtightness. The hybrid solution integrates Psi-FAST wall panels with roof cassettes and pre-cast concrete floors and stairs. Scope of works also included offsite manufactured volumetric plant rooms for the project which Innovaré designed and delivered in collaboration with our M+E specialist, DBS. Increasing Pre-Manufactured Value to 70%- a key driver for the DfE, the Innovaré building solution achieves thermal and airtightness levels required for net zero carbon in operation.

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