As we approach the end of the calendar year and our financial year, we reflect on the year and take pride in the hard work and commitment of our teams and customers. But one thing that’s often overlooked in our business and in modular construction more broadly is the vital role we play in protecting the health and safety of our teams, both on and off-site. We often talk about speed and cost as the major benefits of our approach, but as we head into the Christmas period and look forward to time with family and friends, it feels important to pause and remember what truly matters, making sure everyone goes home safely at the end of each day.
The article below highlights the progress made, but it also reminds us that there’s still more to do across our industry. Together, we can continue improving safety standards and creating a safer future for everyone involved in construction.
Since this is our final newsletter before Christmas, I’d like to wish you a very merry Christmas.
No Edge Protection Needed with Modular Harness
Over 50% of all construction fatalities are due to falls from height. So, what do we do different at Rollalong?
To manage installation safely, we’ve developed a working-at-height system that’s simple, effective, and reliable. Our teams wear harnesses with retractable lanyards anchored to the lifting frame and crane. The cable system works much like a seatbelt: if someone slips, it locks instantly, preventing a fall.
The Ribbon is Cut at Forres Sandle Manor School
In November, following the October half-term, we officially opened the new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) building at Forres Sandle Manor School. Rollalong attended the grand opening, welcoming students, parents, alums, and members of the local community to tour the new facility.
The two-storey building features a fully glazed entrance atrium and lift, three science classrooms with preparation rooms and a chemical storage area, two art rooms, a large Design Technology classroom with an integrated IT suite, a library, a math room, and a staff room.
Partnering with Royal BAM Group
We are thrilled to be partnering with Royal BAM Group as our client, alongside our talented colleagues at Design 4 Structures and HNW Architects. Together, we’re looking forward to delivering something truly exceptional.
Watch this space for updates as the project progresses.
Behind Our Health and Safety - Dan Newcombe
Check out Dan’s harness-safety article in this newsletter! He’s the man behind our Health and Safety, with over 25 years’ experience across aerospace, infrastructure, and modular construction. After studying Environmental Management at university, he began in aerospace quality before moving into environmental and H&S leadership roles, bringing a wealth of SHEQ expertise to Rollalong. Away from the modular world, he enjoys golf, family time, and following The Saints ⚽🔴⚪
What's Next at Rollalong
December is traditionally a quieter month, but there’s still plenty happening at Rollalong.
Last night’s panel on ‘Demountable and Meanwhile Use Temporary Accommodation’ reminded us how our solutions help build better communities.
We’re deep into designing next year’s modular education buildings, while the factory is busy with meanwhile schemes scheduled for early 2026 installation.
This month, we’ll also support a careers day at a local school near our Havering meanwhile housing project, an opportunity to inspire the next generation and show how what they’re learning translates into real-life projects.
And, of course, it wouldn’t be December without a last-minute rush! A few emergency classrooms are being installed in just weeks, before the Christmas break.