Saintfield High School recently took possession of a new three-court sports hall and associated facilities following a £1.3m construction project delivered by MSM Contracts. This extension & refurbishment project was part of the School Enhancement Programme delivered by the Department of Education and was completed within a 10-month timeframe. Key elements of the construction works involved:

– Construction of a three court indoor sports hall at first floor level with associated sports equipment, line markings, chair & equipment stores, cleaner’s store and plant room. Covered car parking (13 spaces) is provided at surface level under the sports hall

– Construction of a new entrance lobby, waiting room and Bursar’s office

– Internal refurbishment works to construct new male & female team changing rooms, WCs, shower cubicles and accessible showers

– Construction of a first floor link corridor between the existing school and the new sports hall

– Constructing an access footbridge from the Comber Road footpath

– Remedial works to the existing flat roof

– External works involving constructing a 2.5m high Anchor block retaining wall and re-surfacing to the existing car park during re-instatement works

The works were carried out on a fully live school site with over 350nr pupils aged 11-16 years old, staff and visitors. Working space was severely restricted and strict H&S control measures were successfully implemented to ensure the safe running of normal ongoing school activities.

This site was registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme. Our project team co-ordinated closely with school staff to minimise the impact on the school and generate a positive image around the construction works. This proactive approach was illustrated by a Considerate Constructors score of 39/50.

On 28^th October 2015, MSM Contracts achieved a major milestone of 30 years’ experience within the construction industry.

Our managing director, Robert Mackey, says “We are proud to have reached our 30 year anniversary and to have grown MSM Contracts into a well-known and highly respected construction company operating throughout Northern Ireland. Over the past 30 years, our company has delivered a wide range of construction projects in the public and private sectors, up to the value of £10m and we are always seeking new opportunities in order to grow the company further.”

There have been significant changes, innovations and challenges within the construction industry over the past 30 years. Nonetheless, MSM Contracts are continually investing in our company to ensure we remain at the forefront of the Northern Ireland construction industry and are able to exceed client expectations by completing projects on time, on budget and to high quality standards.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our clients, construction professionals and supply chain members whom we have worked with over the past 30 years.