Manufacturing for Schools Program
Revolutionising school infrastructure construction and delivery across NSW.
The Manufacturing for Schools program incorporated a range of cutting-edge construction techniques including digital technologies, off-site manufacturing and on-site assembly of prefabricated elements to deliver high quality school buildings faster and at a lower cost than with traditional construction methods.
The program brought together industry professionals via a Manufacturing Partner responsible for connecting the supply chain to deliver the ‘kit of parts’ for new and upgraded schools across the state’s growth areas.
The APP Group was awarded the Manufacturing Partner contract which saw us work closely with School Infrastructure NSW and industry professionals to deliver high quality, sustainable schools better, faster and cheaper.
The APP Group's collaboration partners included Lipman, Ark, MBM, WSP, Woods Bagot, Bennett and Trimble, Richard Crookes Constructions, and Roberts Co.
The Manufacturing for Schools program was expected to deliver cost savings of up to 20 per cent and slash construction time by up to 30 per cent.
The program included plans to deliver new and upgraded primary schools at Sydney Olympic Park and Box Hill/The Gables, and high schools at Jordan Springs, Gregory Hills/Gledswood Hills, Schofields/Tallawong, Leppington and Medowie.
The program was also slated to help rebuild schools on the North Coast that were devastated by floods, and deliver the majority of 100 public preschools across NSW.
