Clarks Construction has a long and distinguished track record in the education sector, delivering boarding houses, classroom blocks, science laboratories, sports facilities and specialist teaching spaces for independent schools, academies and nurseries across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London.
We understand that construction in a live school environment demands more than just building expertise. It requires safeguarding compliance, DBS-checked teams, careful phasing around academic calendars, and a collaborative approach with school leadership, facilities teams and stakeholders. Our site managers are experienced in maintaining safe segregation between construction works and school operations, ensuring the safety of staff, pupils and visitors at every stage.
From summer holiday refurbishments with hard handover deadlines to multi-phase new build developments delivered over several academic years, we bring the same commitment to quality, programme and budget to every education project we deliver.
Our Capabilities
- Boarding house construction and refurbishment
- Classroom blocks and teaching spaces
- Science laboratory fit-out and refurbishment
- Sports halls and changing facilities
- Dining halls and kitchens
- Nursery and early years facilities
- Accessibility improvements and DDA compliance
- Summer holiday refurbishment programmes
- Live-site construction management
Our Approach
Our approach to education construction is built on three principles: safety, programme, and quality. Every project begins with a detailed pre-construction phase where we work alongside school leadership and consultants to understand the operational constraints - exam periods, term dates, safeguarding zones, and access requirements. We then develop a construction programme that respects those constraints, whether that means working entirely within a six-week summer window or phasing works across multiple terms with temporary teaching accommodation. Our directly employed site teams and long-standing subcontractor network mean we can mobilise quickly and deliver consistently, even on the tightest programmes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you work on a live school site?
Yes. We routinely deliver construction projects on live school sites. Our site managers are experienced in maintaining safe segregation between construction works and school operations, with DBS-checked teams and full safeguarding compliance throughout.
Do you deliver school construction during summer holidays?
Yes. Many of our education projects are delivered within six-week summer holiday windows with hard handover deadlines before the autumn term. We also deliver multi-phase projects across academic years with temporary teaching accommodation where required.
Are your site teams DBS-checked for school projects?
Yes. All site teams working on education projects are DBS-checked and briefed on the school's safeguarding procedures prior to commencement. We maintain full safeguarding compliance throughout every education project.
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