Progress so far has been very controlled, with last of the structural demolition works now completed, and the structural steel for the 2nd floor study room installed.
We've installed the insulated floor to the main ground floor area (TLA) which is 85% insulation beads (like what you would find in a bean bag), 15% concrete with 35mm Cemfloor covering on the top.
Alongside this, the team have also been busy with the mechanical and electrical (M&E) containment works and lots more too:
• Tanking of the basement
• Installation of curtain walling and windows
• Metal stud partitions
• Fire stopping
• Ground floor Insulated flooring (TLA) containing 615 million insulation beads
• Builders works
• External Restoration works
• Ducting works
• Roof cladding
• Insulation works
• Window restoration works
• Pre Decoration works
The team have scored 45/45 in their recent Considerate Constructors Scheme inspection for respecting the community, caring for the environment and valuing their workforce. A post-inspection point has been awarded for implementing innovative best practice by engaging with students in producing a 360 degree video tour of the project as it progresses for sharing with wider stakeholders.
Read more: Sewell Construction score top marks for Central Fire Station – Sewell Construction (sewell-construction.co.uk) 
Central Fire Station
The Central Fire Station has had quite a varied history, from witches to partial demolition.
On the land where the current fire station stands, there was a building called ‘Sculcoates Hall’, built around 1818. In 1830, a trial was held there where Charles Ashton accused his neighbour Ellena Winslow of been a witch.
Fast forward to June 1884, and the building was converted into a fire station and four years later, a divisional police station. It was partially demolished in 1927, and rebuilt to its current state. During World War 2, the building was bombed, where the roof was partially destroyed.