In recognition of construction projects completed at two schools in Stone, Fords of Blythe Bridge has picked up two prestigious regional awards at the 2019 West Midlands Building Excellence Awards.
Held at the Telford International Centre, the awards ceremony saw the Blythe Bridge based construction company which specialises in educational builds become the only finalist to take home two awards, from amongst the regional, national and international companies shortlisted by the panel of judges, recognising the high standard of the company’s design and construction works.
A major construction project carried out at Walton Priory Middle School won the company the best educational building award. The project involved the creation of four additional classrooms, a new school entrance and reception area, additional office & administration areas and externally, a new staff & visitor car park and landscaping.
Judges were impressed by the wow factor of the new school buildings – the striking architectural design with its bold use of colour and a fully glazed front facade creates a strong and welcoming first impression on visitors arriving at the school, and fosters a great sense of pride in the school for staff and pupils alike. The works have provided much needed additional places due to significant residential development within the town, enabling pupils to be educated in the area they live in.
Construction works at Christchurch Academy in Stone were awarded best inclusive building for the creation of new dining hall at the school, which included both indoor and alfresco dining areas for pupils. The project has delivered distinct and yet fully inclusive dining zones for all pupils to enjoy, creating beautifully designed spaces for dining that pupils can enjoy, and where they can relax and recharge their batteries between learning.
Accepting the awards on behalf of the company, Ray Croft, contracts director at Fords of Blythe Bridge: “These prestigious award are a reflection of the pride and professionalism everyone at Fords takes in the work they do, and the high quality of workmanship we deliver.”
The company has now been put forward to the National finals for both projects, to be held in London in November, where it will compete against some of the finest and largest scale projects in the country.
Fellow director Alexis Ford added “To be the only company to win two awards on the night is a fantastic achievement, and welcome recognition of the high standards we always aim for.”
Project designers Entrust worked closely with Fords of Blythe Bridge throughout both projects on the design and management of both award-winning projects.
