The project includes the provision of three Single Living Accommodation (SLA) blocks at MOD Lyneham, comprising a total of 168 new bed spaces for trainees and staff, supporting the relocation of RAF No 4 School of Technical Training from MOD St Athan. The buildings were designed to meet the requirements of the Government policy on Modern Methods of Construction and constructed to comply with all relevant current Building Regulations, MOD JSP 850 requirements, MOD Building Performance Standards (BPS), Schedules of Accommodation and Room Data Sheets.
Project overview
Rollalong supplied factory‑built accommodation units as part of new training facilities at MOD Lyneham, helping the DIO upgrade its estate with modern, compliant living spaces. The steel-framed modules are designed for long‑term, intensive military use, with layouts optimised for comfort and operational efficiency.
Our role
The accommodation blocks were built at Rollalong’s Dorset facility under strict factory controls, making sure each module met the DIO’s technical needs and Kier’s quality standards. After completion, the modules were delivered to Lyneham and installed in a planned sequence, which reduced time on site and helped Kier keep the wider project moving with little disruption.
Why modular worked
- Reduced on‑site time, with parallel factory production and groundworks
- Consistent quality, achieved through repeatable factory processes and rigorous inspection against Defence‑sector standards
- Minimal disruption on a live military site
- Flexible layouts tailored to the DIO’s accommodation requirements
- Improved comfort for personnel, with well‑planned internal layouts
Outcome for the Defence client
The project delivered modern, robust single living accommodation that provides safe, comfortable and dignified spaces for RAF personnel stationed at MOD Lyneham. It showcases how modular construction, working in partnership with Kier Construction for the DIO, can use offsite solutions to meet demanding Defence standards.