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Checking verticals JLP01_08_053326
COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, GEDLING ROAD, ARNOLD, GEDLING, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. A worker up a ladder checking a column is vertical using a spirit level 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 People School Work
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This print captures a significant moment during the construction of Arnold County High School in Nottinghamshire. The image showcases a dedicated worker perched atop a ladder, meticulously checking the verticality of a column using a spirit level. The construction of this iconic school began in March 1958 and was completed just in time for the new school term in September 1959. The innovative Laingspan system, developed by Laing Construction, played an integral role in the building's creation. This flexible modular frame construction method utilized precast pre-stressed concrete units and aimed to reduce steel consumption while accelerating the construction process. Collaborating with architects from the Ministry of Education and consulting engineer A J Harris, Laing successfully implemented their revolutionary system beyond its initial prototype stage at their Research and Development Centre. Its success paved the way for future applications across various building types such as offices and hospitals. This remarkable photograph not only showcases the dedication and precision required during construction but also highlights an important milestone in educational infrastructure development during the 1950s. It serves as a testament to both architectural innovation and commitment to providing quality education facilities for generations to come.
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