The School Rebuilding Programme is accelerating but can the construction sector keep pace?
With 24 education projects completed in the last 12 months with a combined total build value of around £337million, Frameclad has a proven track record of delivering education spaces that are faster to build, safer to use and sustainable by design. And with what’s coming down the track, they are ramping up for an even busier 2026.
Light Steel Frame – An Industrialised SolutionA 15% rise in education project starts is forecast for this year, as the School Rebuilding Programme gathers pace. This is where industrialised construction steps in – not as a trend but as a practical delivery solution. By shifting a large portion of construction away from the building site and into a controlled manufacturing environment, Frameclad reduces reliance on site trades through repeatable, precision-engineered light steel systems manufactured offsite. The result? Faster programmes, more predictable delivery and far fewer workforce related headaches.
More Certainty, Less RiskThrough advanced digital design technology, powered by a 14-strong in-house design and engineering team, backed by quality controlled, factory-led production processes – defects and delays are minimised. Designed for rapid installation, the result is a tighter, more predictable construction programme on-site, giving contractors the confidence to meet key milestones.
Faster Builds, Safer SpacesUK education buildings demand high levels of fire protection. With over 50 fire tests completed, UKAS accredited certification and fire resistance of up to 120 minutes, Frameclad’s light steel systems provide reassurance for education estate managers, designers and contractors alike.
And then there’s speed. With traditional construction facing workforce shortages and extended onsite programmes, Frameclad’s precision-engineered light steel frame systems move much of the work offsite. Prefabrication means smaller site crews, shorter build times and less disruption – a must for live schools or tight term time deadlines.
The Road to Net ZeroSustainability is equally critical. Frameclad’s steel has always been produced with 60% recycled content, but they are taking it up to another level with ECO-LSF. Made from 100% recycled steel using low-carbon Electric Arc Furnace technology, reduces CO2 emissions by up to 70%, supports circular construction practices, and delivers environmentally responsible solutions without compromising fire safety or structural integrity.
The construction sector is under growing pressure to deliver more schools, more extensions, and more refurbishments — faster than ever before. Frameclad’s light steel frame solutions provide a faster, more resilient approach that keeps projects moving, reduces risk, and helps meet demanding deadlines with confidence.
Find out more at www.frameclad.com and head to ‘Downloads’ for Building the Future of Education brochure.
