Green Skills Academy

Project

Sector
Education

Completion
2026

Duration
10 weeks

We’re proud to have played a part in a project whose impact will extend beyond the building, through the skills apprentices take onto sites across Jersey.

As principal contractor, BR’s work included stripping out existing facilities, constructing new timber-framed training bays and partitions, installing structural steelwork, adapting floors and ceilings, and redecorating throughout. Alongside the plumbing, electrical and specialist bay installations, these works have created a space where apprentices can put theory into practice.

Project: Green Skills Academy at Highlands College, Jersey.
BR’s role: Principal contractor for the refurbishment and adaptation of existing facilities into a purpose-built practical training environment.
Strip-out works: Removal of existing flooring, training bays, redundant ventilation, sinks and associated services.
Construction: New timber-framed training bays, ply-lined partitions and wall linings.
Structural alterations: Installation of structural steelwork and alterations to floor joists to accommodate new access hatches.
Ceilings: Construction of new ceiling structures and plasterboard soffits.
Decoration: Extensive preparation and painting of existing walls and new timber finishes throughout.
Services: Substantial plumbing and electrical installations, together with associated builders’ works, to support the facility’s training requirements.
Delivery team: BR Plumbing & Heating, Gordons Electrical Services, Quantum Training, Isle Eco and UEC, alongside BR.
Purpose: Supporting Highlands College and Jersey Electricity’s partnership to develop local skills in low-carbon heating through classroom learning, workshop training and practical industry experience.
Official opening: Opened by His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor of Jersey.