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06/01/2025
McCoy Contractors Drives Redevelopment At Coundon Court School
McCoy Contractors is playing a pivotal role in the £40 million redevelopment of Coundon Court School in Coventry.
The project is part of the Department for Education's 10-year Schools Rebuilding Programme.
Working alongside main contractor Wates Construction, McCoy Contractors has successfully delivered an extensive groundworks package for two key structures, Block 1 and Block 2.
The redevelopment aims to transform the school into a modern, net-zero carbon campus while preserving its historic buildings and respecting the surrounding green belt. Six outdated blocks are being demolished and replaced with three state-of-the-art teaching facilities. Meanwhile, four teaching blocks and two locally listed buildings will remain, blending modern infrastructure with the school’s heritage.
Spanning a 3,500m² site, McCoy's work has included earthworks, site drainage, concrete floor slabs, installation of new utility services, and hard landscaping. One of the project’s significant challenges has been ensuring the school remains operational during construction. This has required the creation of temporary classrooms, fencing, barriers, and alternate access routes to maintain a safe learning environment for students and staff.
The redevelopment represents a key step forward in providing sustainable, future-ready educational facilities for Coundon Court School and its community.
The project is part of the Department for Education's 10-year Schools Rebuilding Programme.
Working alongside main contractor Wates Construction, McCoy Contractors has successfully delivered an extensive groundworks package for two key structures, Block 1 and Block 2.
The redevelopment aims to transform the school into a modern, net-zero carbon campus while preserving its historic buildings and respecting the surrounding green belt. Six outdated blocks are being demolished and replaced with three state-of-the-art teaching facilities. Meanwhile, four teaching blocks and two locally listed buildings will remain, blending modern infrastructure with the school’s heritage.
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Spanning a 3,500m² site, McCoy's work has included earthworks, site drainage, concrete floor slabs, installation of new utility services, and hard landscaping. One of the project’s significant challenges has been ensuring the school remains operational during construction. This has required the creation of temporary classrooms, fencing, barriers, and alternate access routes to maintain a safe learning environment for students and staff.
The redevelopment represents a key step forward in providing sustainable, future-ready educational facilities for Coundon Court School and its community.
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