Case Study
London South East Colleges, Bromley
Industry sector
Education
Location
Bromley, London
Period
Nov 2020 onwards

The Client

London South East Colleges is an award-winning further education college, and has eight campuses across the area. Education has a hugely positive impact on peoples’ lives and they are determined to make a difference to their local communities, through high quality teaching and learning.

The Challenge

We have helped LSEC Bromley in multiple ways:

  • Social distancing space for students to gather safely
  • Furniture hire for events in their sports hall
  • A space for a vocational course

This final one – a bricklaying course – is simply not possible in a normal classroom. Not only do bricks weigh a lot, getting them in (via forklift) and out (after dismantling the construction) would be difficult and time-consuming.

The Solution

Trafalgar provided two marquees that were positioned behind the tech block, in a parking area that wasn’t extensively used.

The marquees were accessible through both ends, with minimum clearance in excess of 2.7 metres, allowing forklifts in and out with pallets of bricks, sand and cement. LED Lighting was installed so classes can still take place in the winter, or if the weather isn’t great. We also conduct monthly health and safety inspections to ensure everything is as it should be.

Other marquees and furniture have been provided to the Bromley college since 2020, particularly to help the college deal with the pandemic.

The Results

Their bricklaying students were able to practice their skills whatever the weather.

Students were able to gather to discuss their classes, and simply socialise, without getting wet but still following social guidance rules

James great thanks , Harry and the team were great do pass my thanks on.
Estates Team
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Trafalgar Structures have been a fantastic support to us since we reopened after lockdown. The provision of a high quality marquee to help facilitate our opening strategy meant we could cater for adult and child classes whilst following the required government guidance. The service and workmanship from the team was first class and the team were always happy to help out if any issues arose and amendments to the marquee were needed. I look forward to working with the team again and would fully recommend for any marquee needs

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We used Trafalgar Structures at the start of lock down. We were very fortunate to be able to remain fully working however, as everyone did, we had to make some major adaptions on our site to accommodate the 2m distancing. I came across Trafalgar Structures and I found them to be extremely helpful, knowledgeable and helpful. We had constant changes to the brief but that didn’t matter to James and his team, they were very accommodating and continued to be very helpful and help fulfil the works we required as well as give a lot of suggestions to make this work. The team that erected/ dismantled the marquee were extremely professional and friendly and helpful throughout the 2 days. I would highly recommend Trafalgar Structures and I would certainly use them again. I cannot find fault in anything they did. Thank you all so much for your help and guidance

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Trafalgar Structures came to the rescue when the school needed additional outdoor teaching and testing facilities during the Covid pandemic. The cost of hire was extremely competitive and more than reasonable, particularly when you consider their services are much in demand. From the MD to the installers on the ground they were easy to deal with – nothing was too much trouble. Even last minute changes, and their after sales service was just as good. Its not every day you hire a marquee, but if I have to in the future, Trafalgar will be my first port of call. A huge thank you to James and the team!

Neil Lowe
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