Shanco is committed to providing exceptional groundwork services tailored for educational projects across the UK

We guarantee minimal disruption while maintaining rigorous health and safety standards, establishing us as a reliable partner for school and college construction projects.

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Specialised groundworks for educational infrastructure

Shanco delivers tailored groundwork services throughout the UK, crafted to address the specific requirements of building and refurbishing schools and colleges.
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Schools and College Projects

Successfully completed 30 school & college construction projects.
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Specialist Operatives

More than 40 of our operatives are expertly trained to operate within dynamic educational settings.
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Modular Implementations

Deployed 18 innovative modular constructions within school and college environments, enhancing spatial efficiency and reducing classroom disruption.
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Years Experience

15 years dedicated to the expert management and execution of educational development projects.
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Groundworks Excellence in Education

Shanco harnesses extensive sector experience and targeted skills to deliver tailored, high-quality groundwork solutions for schools and colleges, ensuring each project meets demanding educational benchmarks and achieves superior results.

Educational Groundwork
Solutions

Tailored services adept at minimal disruptions and seamless integration in active school settings, ensuring smooth project execution.

Strategic Project
Coordination

Comprehensive coordination with educational boards and stakeholders, aligning school projects with local standards for seamless community integration.

Innovative Modular
Construction

Our value engineering expertise allows for cost-effective solutions without compromising quality, tailored specifically for the care home sector's unique needs.

All-Inclusive Service
Delivery

Offering a complete range of services from inception to completion, backed by expert management and continuous support for educational projects.

Responsive Construction
Management

Skilled operatives adapt to sensitive school environments, maintaining academic respect and safety with minimal operational disruption.

Comprehensive Quality
Assurance

Stringent quality controls with detailed technical evaluations ensure precise delivery and minimal rectifications in educational construction.
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Educational Sector Case Studies

Explore our detailed case studies to discover the challenges we've overcome and the projects we've expertly completed in the intricate and demanding educational sector.

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January 9, 2024

Full Groundworks Package For New £5.7m Modular School

Working in partnership with leading modular construction company, ESS Modular, Shanco is helping to deliver a new modular school building and extension at Crompton House School on behalf of Oldham Borough Council.

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January 16, 2024

Flexibility and Strong Planning Keep School Open During Modular Extension

Hampton Junior Primary School, nestled in a bustling suburban area, envisioned transforming its existing sheltered outdoor seating area into a cutting-edge modular dining room. With the school’s population on the rise, there was a pressing need for expansion. Shanco undertook this challenge to bring this vision to life. This case study delves into the complexities of this transformative project and the meticulous logistics involved. 

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January 23, 2024

Good Coordination and Communication Helps Abbey Hill Primary School Grow

Shanco was appointed with the critical task of expanding the school's capacity by completing the groundworks for two new modular classrooms. As the contracted groundworks specialist, Shanco tackled this challenge head-on, navigating complex site constraints and intricate infrastructure requirements to ensure a successful outcome.

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January 30, 2024

Full Groundworks Package and MUGA Pitch for Discovery Academy Sheffield

We recently supported Interserve (Tilbury Douglas) with the full package groundworks for the construction of the new Discovery Academy in Sheffield. Our scope included all the earthworks, foundations, drainage system, service runs and external hard landscaping including a MUGA pitch.

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April 2, 2024

Shanco Provide Full Groundworks At New Modular Academy, Including Impressive Landscaping And New Amphitheatre

Northmoor Academy in Central Oldham, Manchester, undertook a significant project to build a new 3FE (Three-Form Entry) primary school, accommodating 630 pupils. Shanco played a pivotal role in completing all groundworks and civil engineering infrastructure for the innovative modular Academy.

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July 23, 2024

Glory Farm Primary School – Foundations, Drainage, Services & Externals for a new 8 bay modular classroom block

Commercial Glazing Modular (CGM) is a company with extensive experience in providing commercial glazing services, primarily to the education and healthcare sectors. Recently, CGM expanded its business to include modular construction. On the recommendation of a modular consultant with whom they had previously collaborated, CGM engaged Shanco for a significant school project.

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Discover the range of Shanco's services

Browse through the list of our most common services.
  • Shanco Services - Bulk Earthworks

    Bulk Earthworks

    Expert planning and execution using industry-leading construction plant and processes. Includes detailed land modelling and volumetric surveys to provide cost-effective solutions.

  • Shanco Services – Site Remediation

    Site Remediation

    Management of complex site conditions, including site testing, logistical planning, programming of site operations, and compliance with Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) standards.

  • Shanco Services – Excavation Works

    Excavation Works

    Specialises in bulk earthworks and foundation excavations.

  • Shanco Services - Foundations

    Foundations

    Constructs various types of concrete foundations such as reinforced, mass concrete, pads, and rafts.

  • Shanco Services – Drainage Systems

    Drainage Systems

    Installs various drainage systems including foul and surface water drainage, deep drainage, and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).

  • Shanco Services – Reinforced Concrete Structures

    Reinforced Concrete Structures

    Constructs and repairs various concrete structures including service yards, machine plinths, ramps, retaining walls, and underground facilities.

  • Shanco Services – Utility Services

    Utility Services

    Manages service trench construction and reinstatement, including highway excavations.

  • Shanco Services – Damp & Gas Barriers

    Damp-proofing and Gas Barriers

    Installs waterproofing membranes, gas barriers, and geotextiles.

  • Shanco Services – Hard Landscaping

    Hard Landscaping

    Provides tarmac, block paving, and other surfacing options, as well as street furniture installation.

  • Shanco Services – Section 278 Works

    Section 278 Works

    Manages highway-related projects including new site entrances and road construction.

  • Shanco Services – Underground Basements

    Underground Basements

    Building below-ground level structures for various uses.

  • Shanco Services – Precast Beams

    Precast Beams

    Manufacturing and installing precast concrete beams.

  • Shanco Services – Large Concrete Slabs

    Large Concrete Slabs

    Laying down extensive areas of concrete for various applications.

  • Shanco Services – Service Yards

    Service Yards

    Constructing hardstanding areas for industrial or commercial use.

  • Shanco Services – Machine Plinths

    Machine Plinths

    Building reinforced platforms for heavy machinery.

  • Shanco Services – Retaining Walls

    Retaining Walls

    Constructing walls to hold back soil or water.

  • Shanco Services – Concrete Ramps

    Concrete Ramps

    Creating inclined surfaces from concrete for accessibility or transportation.

  • Shanco Services – Planning and Compliance

    Planning and Compliance

    Assisting with project planning stages and ensuring compliance with site-specific and regulatory requirements.

  • Shanco Services – Environment Operations

    Sensitive Environment Operations

    Specialising in projects within sensitive settings like healthcare and educational facilities.

  • Shanco Services – Customer Service

    Customer Service and Technical Challenges

    Providing high levels of customer service and handling technical challenges efficiently.

  • Shanco Services – Project Management

    Project Management

    Comprehensive management from the planning phase through to construction, focusing on detail and client needs.

  • Shanco Services – Project Budgeting

    Future Project Budgeting

    Offering budgetary assessments for prospective or future projects.

  • Shanco Services – Programme Management

    Programme Management

    Development, maintenance and communication of the project programme to all relevant parties.

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Consistency across the nation

Unlike many groundworks contractors, Shanco offers a nationwide service as standard. Ensuring delivery standards and programme management are always on point.
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Customer Feedback from the sector

  • Stephen Kirk, Project Manager
    The work carried out and the overall finish is excellent and it all went without a noticeable hitch. All your guys were excellent and are a credit to you.
    Stephen Kirk, Project Manager
    Lean Manufacturing
  • Dale Green, Project Manager

    This is my second time working with Shanco. As this is a live prison, it’s taken a momentous effort to organise staff bookings and deliveries, and a good team effort has been achieved due to their positive attitude. Access/clearance has been a challenge, and the coordination of deliveries by Shanco has been fantastic. This has been such a crucial part of the running of the site, it has made my job far easier. 

    The relationship with security and the OSGs is also very crucial, Shanco has adhered to the policies and has also helped tremendously in this regard. Their QA and HSE procedures are well documented and have been complimented on by our relevant departments.

    We have faced many challenges together as a team, their proactive approach has been of great assistance, and the project is ahead of programme thanks to them. I would certainly recommend Shanco for any future projects in the MoJ department, or any other site projects.

    Dale Green, Project Manager
    HMP in Northern England
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Transparency forges the strongest partnership

Take a look through the questions most asked by our customers. And real the full, honest answers with in depth explanations and relevant context.

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April 22, 2024

Why do I need Shanco for my groundworks project?

This article looks at how Shanco's track record of excellence for successful, high-quality project delivery is the clear option for your groundworks.

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May 14, 2024

Groundworks for Modular Builds: Your Questions Answered

Our Q&A series continues this month with a focus on modular construction. We cover the key considerations for groundworks that will help projects run smoothly and avoid unexpected costs.

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May 14, 2024

Concrete Cracks: Your Questions Answered

In our new Q&A series, we answer some of the most common questions about groundworks starting with queries about concrete cracks in car parks, service yards and footpaths.​

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Our professional and down to earth team will be able to answer any questions that you have about us. If you prefer to discover a little more about Shanco beforehand, you can try our resource centre, which includes: Customer Questions, Case Studies, Our Blog and News Articles articles.

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