Manufacturing has started on a new SEND Inclusion Hub for The Hamble School, delivered in partnership with Hampshire County Council through the Southern Modular Building Framework (SMBF). This full turnkey six-bay building will include two classrooms, a life skills room, a group room, office and meeting spaces, and all supportin facilities, including accessible WC provision.

Over the years and working with the local authority, we have refined our approach to designing and manufacturing buildings that genuinely meet the needs of SEND learners, and each project we deliver adds to that knowledge and experience.

From AI-assisted visualisations that give clients a clear and realistic picture of their building before manufacture begins (as shown on The Hamble School SEND Inclusion Hub), through to how we manage and plan our production schedules, AI is being applied across multiple stages of our process. In design, this means fewer errors, earlier identification of potential issues, and a more collaborative experience for clients who can see and respond to their building before a module leaves the factory. In manufacturing, it is helping us work more consistently and efficiently, making better use of materials and our team’s time. The technology supports our people rather than replacing them, with the skills and experience of our team remaining central to everything we deliver.

Temporary by use, not temporary by design.

Relocatable housing is a modular solution designed to be flexible, high-quality, and fully compliant with building regulations and NDSS. These homes can be installed quickly at a site, and then relocated to new locations as needs change.

Where they can be used

• Meanwhile Use – Development Sites (for example, our recent Havering project in collaboration with Wates)
• Brownfield Sites
• Key Worker Accommodation

Learn more about the process on our website.

Working with Kier Construction for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to supply 3 Single Living Accommodation blocks for the new training facilities at MOD Lyneham. Our work supported the DIO in creating modern, comfortable living spaces for RAF personnel.

The first modules have now arrived at Waterloo and Queens Street in the London Borough of Havering, marking an exciting milestone for the project. To celebrate, we held a landing event with local school children, councillors, and project partners.

Wates and Rollalong gave presentations to introduce guests to the meanwhile homes as well as the larger scheme for the site. Afterwards, everyone watched as the first module was lifted into place.

3 SEND buildings, featuring:

• One single‑classroom unit with accessible W.C., breakout space and calming room
• Two double‑classroom units, each equipped with accessible W.C.s, breakout areas and calming rooms
• All set within fully enclosed, DDA‑compliant external spaces designed to support safe movement, structured play and therapeutic outdoor learning.

We kicked off the year strong and delivered our first building within just a few days.

Since meeting with Silverwood School and Wiltshire Council a little over a month ago, we have installed one SEND classroom. Two more double SEND classrooms are set to be installed at the start of February. This project shows how modular construction can quickly provide flexible, high-quality classrooms that help schools adapt to changing needs.

We’re pleased to share that our collaborative modular temporary housing project, has been shortlisted in two categories at The Pineapples Awards: the Strategy Award and the Building Award. Delivered in partnership with Wates Group, RCKa and Design 4 Structures, the project demonstrates a thoughtful and scalable approach to addressing temporary housing needs.

The year has started off busy at Rollalong, and we have a lot more coming up. We’re delivering more school buildings to Silverwood School, showing how quickly we can create high-quality learning spaces. At the same time, the first modules are arriving at our Waterloo & Queen Street project in Havering, so the project is staying on schedule and moving forward smoothly, even with the winter weather.

Following our recent careers day at a local school near the Havering project, we’re continuing to support young people and share how modular construction works in practice, with them coming down to watch the first modules being installed.

We’re also busy designing new education buildings to make sure schools across the region get them by summer, helping everyone start the next term without delays.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Installing large, pre-fabricated sections means working at height, often in conditions where scaffolding isn’t practical. To manage this 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. To a passer-by, walking across stacked modules without visible edge protection may look nerve-wracking, but the system works much like a seatbelt: if someone slips, it locks instantly, preventing a fall.

We support this with robust rescue plans, whether lowering the crane or using a MEWP, and everyone involved is fully trained. Regular drills ensure the process becomes second nature.

Once modules are in place, the heaviest, highest-risk work is complete. Teams can focus on connecting modules, finishing interiors, and completing utilities, all in a safe, controlled way.

Taken together, the controlled factory environment, technological advantages, enhanced safety measures, reduced environmental impact, and careful site planning, modular construction shows what the future of building can be.

What you see is what you get, and our latest two-storey standalone STEAM building is a perfect example. The beauty of modular construction lies in its precision and predictability, not just in cost, but also in design and delivery. From the first concept to the finished building on site, every stage aligns perfectly, ensuring our clients know exactly what to expect. As the image shows, the design and the delivered building display remarkable similarities, a true reflection of Rollalong’s commitment to quality, efficiency, and reliability in education projects. More details on this project coming soon…

Located on the Waterloo and Queen Street site, the development will see the manufacture and installation of 18 high-quality modular homes designed to provide safe, comfortable and sustainable accommodation for local families currently in temporary housing.

Corsley Heath is a development of eight high-quality modular homes delivered for Wiltshire Council using modern methods of construction. The scheme comprises a mix of six houses, as well as two fully accessible bungalows, offering both social rent and shared ownership tenures.

Delivered during the half-term, we are excited about the upcoming official opening of a new local STEAM school building, marking an important milestone in supporting innovation and education in our community.

We’ll also be on the ground at NEC Birmingham for the Schools & Academies Show on 19–20 November. If you would like to meet our education team, discuss potential partnerships, or learn more about our initiatives, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

In other news, we’ve recently been awarded a unique contract in the maritime sector. Stay tuned for further updates as we share more details about this exciting development and expand our modular building portfolio.