Chichester College Group (CCG) is investing £15 million to construct a state-of-the-art facility at Crawley College on College Road, Crawley. The four-storey building will feature modern, high-quality learning spaces tailored for specialist construction, engineering, and digital ‘Learning Factories,’ ensuring inclusivity for all students.
Andrew Green, Chief Executive of CCG, stated:
“The SSIoT project is already making progress, with satellite centres launched at partner organisation sites. We’re actively developing a technical curriculum aligned with the skills required in our region.
“This new building will enable us to educate and train more individuals to tackle skills shortages in engineering, construction, and IT industries. It also underscores our ongoing commitment to Crawley College by modernising facilities to inspire and support the career ambitions of young people in the local community.”
The new building incorporates energy-efficient features and renewable energy technologies, including photovoltaic panels for electricity generation, air source heat pumps, and a water recycling system to minimise consumption and waste.
Andrew added:
“Our college group is dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint, and this new facility is an important step toward achieving Net Zero. We are training students in sustainable technologies, so it’s fitting that our new buildings reflect this commitment, creating a greener campus for future generations.”
Scheduled to open in Autumn 2025, the facility will also support Crawley’s Town Fund initiative by focusing on sustainable technologies and building practices. It will include collaborative spaces for events and training, helping drive innovation and skills development in the area.
Institutes of Technology (IoTs) play a vital role in the Government’s strategy to expand higher technical education, particularly in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) fields. They foster collaboration between colleges, universities, and employers to develop a skilled workforce that meets local economic needs.
As part of the construction, PSS has completed key structural elements of the project, including:
Installation of 2,722m² of 200mm Hollowcore floor planks, placed using self-erecting tower cranes and 130-ton mobile cranes. This involved edge trimming, shuttering, steel reinforcement, and 30m³ of ready-mix concrete for infill.
Supply and installation of over 80 tonnes of precast stairs, finished to the highest standards for exposed soffits and strings.
PSS has delivered a complete structural flooring solution to meet the project’s demanding specifications.
