While the new buildings of the Kettering Science Academy were being built, we had the major task of refurbishing the old blocks/buildings. We carried out a complete renovation of the power and lighting including mains upgrade and Cat6 data installation throughout. Blandfords took the lead in this project straight from the start. This included design, procurement, project management and liaising with Kettering Science Academy and its staff to ensure all went to plan.

We had a short time scale to complete the works during school holidays ready for children and sta to return. We had a large team of engineers, ran by Ian Warren, to ensure completion including working before hand to prepare site to enable to completion on schedule.

On the site of the former Timken Sports Centre that had been destroyed by a re in 2006 leaving just steel framework and concrete oor, Duston Parish Council started the immense task of thinking about how to begin creation of a new sports hall.

Blandfords were proud to be selected as a subcontractor for the new £1.5 million Duston Sport Centre project.Blandfords carried out some major installations on this project, including full electrical distribution and power installations, and state of the art energy ecient lighting. We provided the CCTV/security and re systems, together with data and Cat6 cabling system.

The centre opened on Saturday 15 September 2012 and includes a state of the art Trilogy Health & Fitness Gym, a full Fitness Class programme, Main Hall including facilities for badminton, football and basketball, 2 sports pitches and a Bar and function room.