Morgan Sindall marks steel signing milestone at Hamilton School in Birmingham
Morgan Sindall Construction’s Midlands business has commemorated a major step forward at Hamilton Primary and Secondary School in Birmingham with a steel signing ceremony.
To mark the occasion, representatives from Birmingham City Council, the Morgan Sindall project team, Acivico, Cundall, Associated Architects, school staff, and students joined together on the 21st of October to sign the steel frame, listen to speeches, and enjoy refreshments while celebrating the progress made on site.
Procured through the Constructing West Midlands Framework, Morgan Sindall is scheduled to handover the Primary School in early 2026 and complete the Secondary School in summer 2026. The £22.4 million project will deliver an extension to the existing Primary School for special educational needs (SEN) students that Morgan Sindall previously completed works on in 2016, alongside an external play area and a car park with a new and improved pick-up and drop-off area for taxis and minibuses to maximise safety.
The new 3,500 sq m standalone building for the secondary school will feature sensory rooms, new classrooms, accessible toilets, changing rooms, a kitchen, hall, and external play areas, increasing the number of school spaces at Hamilton School to 160 pupils.
In line with Morgan Sindall’s commitment to sustainability, the project team will install PV panels and air source heat pumps to reduce the school’s environmental impact and enhance energy efficiency.
Richard Fielding, Area Director for Morgan Sindall in the Midlands, said:
This project is all about creating an inspiring, inclusive, and supportive environment where every pupil can thrive, something we’re incredibly proud to be a part of. It’s been fantastic to work in partnership with Birmingham City Council and Acivico to deliver facilities that will make a real difference for children, families, and staff at Hamilton School, and we very much look forward to seeing further progress on site.”
Katie Williams, Headteacher at Hamilton School, said:
We are absolutely delighted that construction is now underway for our new secondary school. This marks an exciting milestone for our community. We’re all looking forward to the wonderful new facilities and the opportunities they will bring for our pupils, staff, and families.”
Damian Donnelly, Associate Director, Constructing West Midlands, added:
This is a complex and demanding project that has significantly benefited from a collaborative ‘one-team’ delivery approach, enabled by the Constructing West Midlands Framework. We are pleased with the progress achieved so far and look forward to the successful completion of a facility truly befitting of the staff and pupils of Hamilton School.”
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