Algeco becomes first to formulate response to DfE Spec21nbsp

We have become the first offsite design and build contractor to formulate a response to the Department for Education (DfE) Spec21 Output Specification. 

Spec21 replaces the previous Output Specification and embeds net zero carbon and climate resilience across the full suite of documents, as well as through the introduction of the Technical Annex 2J: Sustainability. 

Spec21 is now live on gov.uk and is mandated across all DfE delivered schools through its frameworks including MMC1 and the most recently launched CF21 framework. 

We achieved Spec21 by working with DfE-recognised consultants, who are specialists in the fields of architecture, M&E, financials and sustainability. 

Collaborating with these partners, we used our work at Northampton School for Boys as the benchmark. This £27m project is currently being delivered by Algeco OSS using our SEISMIC platform design modules to the DfE specification. 

This evidence base verified that our innovative offsite platform meets the new requirements of Spec21. 

James Withey, Managing Director at Algeco Offsite Solutions, said:

“We are delighted to be in a position where we have formulated a response to the DfE’s Spec21 Output Specification. The fact that we have used consultants recognised by the DfE and referenced our ongoing work at Northampton School for Boys means we are confident of delivering to this specification on future projects.”