New Contract Award – Caxton Builders appointed to deliver façade package at Brooksby Academy
A new state-of-the-art facility for Brooksby Academy
Caxton Builders has been appointed by Tilbury Douglas to deliver a supply and fix façade package at Brooksby Academy in Melton Mowbray, with a project value of approximately £280k. Work will commence at the end of October and span circa. 12 weeks.
Supporting specialist education
This Department for Education funded project will deliver a brand new Agri-tech centre, bringing cutting-edge facilities to students and apprentices studying at the academy’s specialist land-based campus. The centre will feature:
- GIS software for field and yield mapping
- Virtual learning environments
- Purpose-built laboratories
- Drones and robotics technology
These facilities will strengthen learning opportunities and equip the next generation of agricultural specialists with industry-standard tools.
Caxton’s role in the project
Caxton Builders will deliver a comprehensive supply and fix package, providing both materials and installation expertise to ensure the façade system is installed efficiently and to the highest standard.
Andy Townshend, Construction Director at Caxton Builders, commented:
“We’re proud to play a part in the creation of Brooksby Academy’s Agri-tech centre. This project represents a real investment in the future of education and skills in the agricultural sector, and we’re pleased to contribute our expertise to such an important development.”
Investing in the future of education
The Agri-tech centre will not only serve the students at Brooksby Academy but also strengthen the wider skills pipeline across the land-based industries. Caxton’s involvement reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting projects that make a positive, long-term impact.
