The Temporary Campus: Deploying Site Solutions for Modular and Rapid-Build Schools

Schools often require classrooms or support buildings for students and staff when they need extra space due to capacity pressures or infrastructure works. These temporary solutions need to be fit for purpose and deployed to the school’s schedule. Buildings and services must serve various functions, from classrooms to break rooms, toilets, showers and offices. Our Site Services specialists design safe, workable temporary campus facilities that are compliant, fit for purpose and delivered within the required timeline.

We ensure all buildings and services are integrated

Portable buildings can be used immediately when services are included in the building design, such as ramps, roofing between buildings and connected supply services. We coordinate delivery, cranage if required, placement and customised fit-out so schools can use buildings from day one.

Typical building mix

School requirements differ, so our specialists design building and equipment services to match each site. Common temporary buildings and services include:

• Site and administration offices: principal and staff offices, meeting rooms, reception and records storage.
• First aid and wellbeing rooms: ramp access, hand-wash facilities, privacy screens and fit-out including refrigeration for medications.
• Amenities blocks: toilets and showers sized for staff and student ratios, including accessible stalls.
• Lunchrooms and breakout areas: sinks, benches, hot water, fridges and microwaves.
• Secure storage: tools, learning materials and IT equipment.

Services deployed with buildings

We provide the following services so the campus is operational from day one:

• Power: a leading range of battery and renewable energy options to reduce power costs, noise and emissions. We also provide temporary boards, leads and protection, along with silenced diesel and battery hybrid generators where mains power is unavailable.
• Water and waste: tanks, pumps and connections to temporary or permanent services.
• Data: cable runs and secure communications cabinets so administration can operate immediately.
• Lighting and security: lighting towers for car parks and pathways, temporary fencing, gates and CCTV as required.

Safe access for a live education environment

When portable buildings support permanent infrastructure construction, works often occur while students and staff remain on site. We provide solutions that support safe access and movement so construction can continue without disruption.

• Traffic and pedestrian routes: barriers, fencing, ramps and accessible entries to meet legislative and school requirements.
• Wayfinding and signage: clearly marked routes to administration, first aid and amenities.
• Noise and dust control: acoustic barriers, air cleaners, vacuums and dust control water tanks.
• Amenities buildings: toilets, showers, hand-wash and hydration stations.

Adding value from the start

We add significant value to school infrastructure projects by getting involved early in the planning process. While all projects follow defined steps, engaging us during the initial site survey and planning stage ensures optimal placement and delivery of buildings and services. This early equipment perspective helps optimise every step that follows:

1. Survey and footprint: confirm the best building, services and access combinations.
2. Compound and hardstand: lay temporary services, boards and access paths.
3. Deliver and place: install buildings and connect power, water and data.
4. Fit-out: furniture, whiteboards, first aid kits, appliances and security.
5. Operate and adjust: add or relocate units as enrolments, uses or project stages change.

How Kennards Hire helps

Our Site Solutions team supports school and educational campuses of all sizes and complexity. We provide portable buildings, toilets and showers, power and lighting, fencing, ramps and access solutions, storage and security. Speak to an expert on your next project and we can deliver the solution, expertise and capability to keep your project moving.