Abbeywood School: A Live Site, Seamlessly Managed

A major programme of improvement and expansion is underway at Abbeywood Community School in Stoke Gifford, a project using NEC4 ECC.

Led by Morgan Sindall and South Gloucestershire Council, the project is designed to accommodate the area’s growing student population by providing additional high-quality teaching and recreational space.

Funded through a combination of council capital and developer contributions, the £12 million development includes a ten-classroom block, an extended dance studio and changing rooms, and improved kitchen and car park facilities. Construction began in July 2024 and is being delivered in carefully planned phases to minimise disruption to teaching. Completion is expected in early 2026.

How Sypro is helping

• 51 Early Warnings
• 31 Instructions
• 13 Programmes
• 5 Compensation Events

Sypro’s contract management platform is supporting the project team with the tools needed to manage risk, issue instructions efficiently and maintain visibility across programme milestones. From early-stage mobilisation through each phase of delivery, the platform is ensuring that all stakeholders have access to accurate, real-time information – helping the team stay aligned and on track.

Key contractual activities are being monitored and managed through the platform, supporting proactive decision-making and timely coordination – with 100 contract events managed between three client-side users and five contractor-side users.

The low number reflects a smooth-running project underpinned by clear communication and effective issue resolution. The platform enables the team to stay focused on delivery, while ensuring every action is recorded and fully auditable.

The project was recently rated ‘Excellent’ by the Considerate Constructors Scheme during its latest site visit, with zero complaints – a testament to the strong collaboration between Morgan Sindall, the client and delivery partners.

The result

Sypro’s platform is playing a key role in enabling Morgan Sindall and the client team to deliver a phased construction programme that protects the school’s learning environment while creating modern, future-ready facilities. The digital record of project activity ensures robust auditability and supports strong governance as the project moves towards final completion.