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Rolton was appointed by West Northamptonshire Council to provide multi-disciplinary engineering services for the £14 million Overstone Gate Primary School project, due to open in 2026. The new sustainable facility is designed as a two-form entry school with a total capacity for 420 learners aged 4–11 years.
Located at the Overstone Leys development, the school includes living wall features in every classroom, natural light & ventilation, solar panels, a green roof and a rainwater harvesting system.
The indoor facilities including a large main hall and studio area, library, ICT, DT and Food Technology facilities, SEN and medical rooms. Outdoor facilities featuring a covered play area and outside space for Reception learners, an amphitheatre/outdoor classroom, a forest school, a trim trail, habitat areas, a multi-use games area (MUGA), and a large hard-standing playground.
Rolton provided comprehensive Civil and Structural Engineering services for this new, two-story build, acting as the project’s primary designer and Technical Advisor up to and including RIBA Stage 6.
The innovative build features:
We are delighted to announce that Darcy Edwards, Executive Officer to the Chairman at Rolton, has joined BEFA as a Young Leader. The appointment builds on Peter Rolton’s position on BEFA’s Strategic Advisory Board, giving Rolton a unique opportunity to contribute at two critical levels: through established industry leadership and through the experience, priorities, and fresh ideas of the next generation.
We are delighted to welcome Krzysztof Mielnik to the Rolton team as senior consultant for vertical transportation (VT).
Krzysztof’s appointment marks the next step in the rapid growth of our recently launched independent Vertical Transportation consultancy. Led by industry expert Tim Piggott, our dedicated VT team provides comprehensive expertise across the entire lifecycle of advanced lift technology from design and construction to commissioning, handover, and ongoing operational support.
Rolton is pleased to have contributed to the newly launched industry report, ‘Built Environment Strategic Workforce Planning for 2030’.
The comprehensive publication stems from the latest INSPIRE event hosted by the Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA). This powerful leadership forum was established by the University of the Built Environment (UBE) to break down professional silos, spark collaboration, and drive excellence across engineering, construction, and real estate.