Reds10 and Driffield School and Sixth Form launch Construction T Level with support from The Talent Foundry
21 October 2025Industrialising Education Construction and Scalable Delivery
By Joe Shepherd, Managing Director – Public Sector, Reds10
The way we design and deliver education buildings is undergoing a profound transformation. At Reds10, we believe the future of school construction lies in industrialisation. It is here that standardisation, digital integration, and scalable delivery converge to create smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes.
Drawing on our experience delivering a wide portfolio of education projects, including major Department for Education (DfE) schemes, we have seen first-hand how a programmatic approach can revolutionise the sector. By treating school construction not as a series of one-off projects but as a repeatable, optimised process, we are achieving new levels of speed, quality, and productivity.
Unlocking the Future through Standardisation
At the heart of this transformation is standardisation. By increasing consistency across our products and processes, we are not only reducing waste and costs but also laying the groundwork for AI and data-driven decision-making. As a gold partner and super-user of Autodesk, Reds10 has built a robust digital ecosystem that supports automation, advanced manufacturing, and real-time quality control. This digital backbone enables us to simulate, test, and refine designs before a single component is manufactured, all of which ensures better outcomes for clients and end-users alike.
We have been hugely inspired by car-manufacturing giant, Toyota, whose approach to industrialised production has been instrumental in shaping our own. By applying lean manufacturing principles and learnings from the automotive industry, we have optimised our offsite construction processes to minimise inefficiencies and maximise repeatability. This cross-sector knowledge-sharing has helped us deliver buildings for the education sector that are not only faster to build but also more consistent in quality and performance.
Crucially, industrialisation also offers a clear route to compliance and safety. With the implementation of the Building Safety Act, the ability to ensure traceability, consistency, and quality across large-scale programmes is more important than ever. Our approach embeds compliance into every stage of the process, giving clients confidence that their buildings meet the highest standards.
At the core of our own capability is Reds10’s very own manufacturing facility. This unique industrial hub is home to five integrated factories which operate on a single site to support high-volume, high-quality production. This setup gives us unparalleled control over the entire construction process, from component manufacturing to final assembly. It is here that we are able to truly industrialise construction by refining processes, embedding digital tools, and scaling delivery with precision. The hub acts as a live environment for innovation, allowing us to continuously improve and apply best practices across our education projects.
A New Wave of Industrialisation
Looking ahead, AI is another tool which will evidently play an increasingly pivotal role. From optimising building layouts to predicting energy performance and streamlining project delivery, AI has the potential to unlock efficiencies we are only beginning to understand. At Reds10, we are exploring how machine learning can enhance every stage of the construction lifecycle, right from the design to handover and beyond.
In a world where public sector budgets are increasingly under pressure and the demand for high-quality education spaces continues to grow, industrialised construction offers a compelling solution. We are proud to be at the forefront of this movement. Reds10 will continue to combine technology, expertise, and innovation to set new standards for what is possible in industrialised education construction.