Learning Curve

It's school as usual that could have been the catch cry from the Ministry of Education when work began on the construction of the new buildings for Te Whanau o Tupuranga. However, for the company that won the design-and-build contract for the school, Arrow International, this meant organising the construction programme around ongoing school operations.

Arrow project manager Julian Huggins says the first stage of construction involved building temporary relocatable classrooms so the site could be cleared for the new buildings.

Huggins says Arrow's role also involved overall project management, so the company worked closely with Jasmax architects, principal Ann Milne, school management and students to ensure spaces were designed to meet the school's unique philosophy and curriculum requirements.

"Delivering a new school that met all these criteria was the most rewarding aspect of the project," he says.

Arrow also worked closely with the Ministry so the school would meet its goals, guidelines, and budget considerations.

For more information, contact Arrow International, PO Box 4398, Shortland St, Auckland 1140, phone (09) 306 2828, fax (09) 373 5511. Or visit the website: www.arrowinternational.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas