Tour In Person

Behind the Build – Houlton Primary School Site Visit

by CIOB Northampton

    Event details

    • Houlton School, Clifton upon Dunsmore
    • 14 April 2026
    • 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM GMT

    Event fees

    CIOB Member

    Free

    Non-Member

    £25.00

    CIOB Assist Suggested Donation

    £5.00

    Summary

    A First Look at a £12m Passivhaus, CLT-Built Primary School

    Join us for an exclusive guided site visit to the new 2‑form entry primary school under construction by Stepnell in Houlton, Rugby—a landmark project setting new standards in low‑carbon, sustainable educational design.


    About the Project

    This innovative £12+ million development is being constructed using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), chosen for its exceptional sustainability credentials and low embodied carbon. The school is being delivered to meet full Passivhaus standards, ensuring outstanding energy performance and thermal comfort.

    Key features include:

    • Full CLT structure for dramatically reduced carbon input
    • Timber canopy and natural material finishes
    • High‑performance composite windows
    • Air Source Heat Pumps providing efficient, low‑carbon heating


    What You'll See

    By April, the building’s structural frame will be largely complete, with internal and external finishing works well underway. This visit offers a rare opportunity to explore an advanced CLT project at close quarters and hear directly from the team delivering it.


    Who Should Attend

    • Construction & design professionals
    • Education sector leaders
    • Sustainability and Passivhaus specialists
    • Students & early‑career professionals
    • Anyone with an interest in low‑carbon building


    PPE required : Hi-Viz vest, steel toe capped boots, hard hat & gloves. Please do not book unless you have the required PPE.

    Ticket Price: Free for CIOB Members (optional suggested £5 donation to Assist - please see below) & £25 Non-Members.

    Please note: this event is for over 18’s only

    Location: Houlton, Rugby (Full details and site instructions will be provided to registered attendees.)

    This learning activity can contribute to your annual CPD return and should be logged accordingly.


    The CIOB Assist Programme

    The site visit is free to attend, but if you would like to make an optional donation to CIOB Assist you can do this during the registration process. Thank you for your generosity. Find out more about the work we do

    Agenda

    16.00 – Arrival, Refreshments

    16.15 - 16.45 - Presentation and Q & A

    16.45 – 17.30 - Tour of the site

    17.30 - Finish

    How can we help you get the most out of this event? We want to ensure accessibility for all of our members. Please contact us in confidence prior to attendance and we will do our best to answer any questions and support any additional needs you may have.

    Contact

    Further details and full joining instructions will be provided on registering, but in the meantime if you have any questions please contact:

    Susie Kearns

    Member Services & Events Coordinator

    +44 (0)1344 630 860

    [email protected]

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