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COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, GEDLING ROAD, ARNOLD, GEDLING, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. A worker using a spirit level to precisely lay a concrete footing slab for a Laingspan wall during the construction of Arnold County High School.
Work began on the site in March 1958 and construction was completed for the new school term in September 1959. Laingspan was a flexible modular system of frame construction using precast pre-stressed concrete units. Laing developed the system in conjunction with the Architects and Buildings Branch of the Ministry of Education and consulting engineer A J Harris. The Arnold school was the first building for which the system was used beyond a prototype extension to Laings own Research and Development Centre. Designed to economise on steel consumption and minimise on wet trades to speed up construction, the system went on to be used for other building types including offices and hospitals
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1950s Constuction Education Grammar Innovation People School Work
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This print captures a significant moment in the construction of Arnold County High School in Nottinghamshire during the 1950s. The image showcases a diligent worker using a spirit level to meticulously lay a concrete footing slab for a Laingspan wall, an innovative modular system developed by Laing. The construction of Arnold County High School began in March 1958 and was completed just in time for the new school term in September 1959. This particular building holds historical importance as it was the first project where the Laingspan system was implemented on such scale, marking its transition from prototype to practical application. Laingspan revolutionized traditional frame construction by utilizing precast pre-stressed concrete units, resulting in reduced steel consumption and accelerated construction timelines. The Architects and Buildings Branch of the Ministry of Education collaborated with consulting engineer A J Harris to develop this groundbreaking system. Beyond its initial success at Arnold County High School, Laingspan went on to be employed across various building types including offices and hospitals due to its efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This remarkable photograph not only highlights the dedication of workers involved but also serves as a testament to innovation within education infrastructure during that era. It stands as an enduring symbol of progress, showcasing how advancements in construction techniques can shape our built environment for generations to come.
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