I’m responsible for the Salt Grammar School project, part of an £84m PFI scheme being delivered by Educo UK (a joint venture partnership between Costain and Ferrovial Agroman). All three schools are due for completion in summer 2008 following a 74-week construction programme.

The build faces a stern challenge due to the site being a natural conservation area: the school is opposite the historic Salts Mill while ancient woodland forms the northern boundary. The decanting of existing buildings, and the split-level design that incorporates a substantial retaining wall along the entire length of the building further enhance the project’s complexity.

But the most interesting aspect is the personnel. Made up of English, Spanish and Portuguese staff, the challenge to work efficiently and effectively while drawing from wide knowledge bases is both fascinating and rewarding.

Michael Taylor joined Costain in December 2006. Last month he was one of the first to graduate from the CIOB’s non-cognate diploma course. Read his full story at www.construction-manager.co.uk

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