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Hurricane recovery • 48-hour install

READY SCHOOLS.Let's Get Learning Back on Track.Buy / Rent / Lease a Classroom for Jamaica

Certified prefab classrooms and offices for Jamaican schools recovering after a hurricane—delivered island-wide and ready for students in as little as 48 hours.

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Prefab school block installed on a Jamaican school compound
Fitted prefab classroom ready for students

48 hrs

On-site installation on a prepared base

Island-wide

14

parishes served

Rapid Response

Island-wide logistics that reach storm-affected parishes in record time.

Precision Build

Engineered units that exceed safety standards and are ready to occupy.

Storm Shield

Hurricane-rated structures built to withstand Category 5 winds and seismic loads.

An initiative by

Kintyre HoldingsSmart HavesRush Hour Energy

Ready Schools brings together Kintyre Holdings' project delivery, Smart Haves' distribution network and Rush Hour Energy's solar solutions to get Jamaican schools reopened faster — and keep running costs down.

Why Ready Schools

Reopen classrooms fast,
even after the worst storm.

Hurricanes leave schools damaged, overcrowded and unsafe. Ready Schools gets students back into certified learning spaces in days — not months — while permanent repairs or rebuilding continue.

  • Galvanised steel frame with corrosion-protected trusses
  • 90 mm foam insulation — cool and energy efficient
  • Fire, moisture, mould and termite resistant
  • Licensed and insured delivery and installation
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Fitted prefab classroom interior with desks and whiteboard

Ready to teach

48 hours

On-site installation on a prepared base

48hr

On-site installation

50yr

Structure life expectancy

2yr

Structural warranty

ISO

9001 / 14001 certified

Recovery-Ready Units

Purpose-built spaces to replace what the storm took away.

Lite Classroom
Lite Classroom

The Catalyst Unit

Open-plan single unit with 1 bathroom. The fastest deployment — one class or a resource room.

Configure
Admin Office
Admin Office

The Command Hub

One-room unit as a principal's or bursar's office, with washroom and reception area.

Configure
Campus Block
Campus Block

The Academy Cluster

Three-room unit with two washrooms and two entrances — a small self-contained annex.

Configure

One shell, many uses

Every unit is built from the same certified structure, then fitted out for whatever your school needs most this term.

  • Classroom
  • Staff room
  • Principal's office
  • Bursar's office
  • Reception
  • Sick bay
  • Laboratory
  • Resource room
  • Counselling room
  • Exam room

The spaces

From emergency shelter to full campus

Start with temporary classrooms right after the storm, then transition to semi-permanent blocks as recovery continues. Tap a space to view it.

Interior of a prefab classroom with wooden desks, chairs and a whiteboard
Temporary

Teaching room

Desks, whiteboard, teacher's station, wall fans and daylight on two sides. Ready to teach in on handover day.

Specification

Built for Jamaica

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Comfort & power

Cool classrooms, lower running costs

Every unit is insulation-ready for tropical climates. Through our partnership with Rush Hour Energy, we can fit AC units and solar panels that keep classrooms comfortable while cutting long-term electricity bills.

AC Units

Energy-efficient cooling sized for each classroom, staff room or office. Pre-wired during factory fit-out so installation on your compound is fast and clean.

Solar Panels

Rooftop or ground-mount solar to power the AC unit and other classroom needs, reducing dependence on grid power and lowering the school's operating costs for years to come.

Engineering data

Tested numbers, not claims

Every unit is certified against the same structural, fire, acoustic and thermal test data — so boards and the Ministry can compare it directly with permanent construction.

Wind load
3.0 kN/m²
Seismic resistance
Intensity 9
Floor load
2.0 kN/m²
Roof load
0.5 kN/m²
Fire resistance
1 hour (SGS tested)
Sound insulation
≥45 dB
Wall thermal resistance
R-20 (3.95 m²·K/W)
Design life
50 years
Unit layouts, dimensions and floor areas
LayoutUnfolded footprintFloor areaNet indoorCeilingTypical school use
Lite / Classic5.96 × 6.70–7.09 m39.9 – 42.3 m²37.1 – 39.3 m²2.35 – 2.50 mOne class, resource room or office
Mini5.96 × 4.39–4.63 m26.1 – 27.6 m²24.1 – 25.8 m²2.35 – 2.50 mSick bay, staff room, security post
Mix (double)11.95 × 6.70–7.09 m80.1 – 84.6 m²74.7 – 78.6 m²2.35 – 2.50 mDouble classroom or campus block

Dimensions vary slightly by frame type (L20 / H20 / H30). Confirmed in your quote.

How it is built

Layer by layer

Hot-dip galvanised steel frame with an automotive-grade electrostatic powder-coated finish, sealed with seamless integrated PU foaming, drip edges and organised roof drainage.

Roof

  • 0.45 mm high weather-resistant colour steel panel
  • 80 / 110 mm high-density PU insulation
  • 4 mm SPC decorative panel

Exterior wall

  • 0.5 mm flat-groove metal carved cladding board
  • 75 mm high-density PU insulation
  • 4 mm SPC decorative panel

Interior wall

  • 9 mm inorganic fireproof board + 4 mm SPC panel
  • Steel frame + 50 mm insulation cotton
  • 9 mm OSB structural panel + 4 mm SPC panel

Floor

  • 8 mm custom SPC floor
  • 100 mm high-density PU insulation
  • 0.45 mm weather-resistant colour steel panel

Supply & speed

Made on a production line, not a building site

1 day

Flip and unfold

Units arrive folded and unfold on site — from delivery to occupancy in a single day on a prepared base.

5,000

Units a year

Fully automated production lines — laser cutting, robotic welding, electrostatic powder coating and PU foaming.

2 in 1

Shipping efficiency

Two units load into one 40HC container, or ship as a Shipper Owned Container — lower cost per classroom.

Choose the details

Configure it for your compound

Exterior finish

Pearl White, Modern Panda, Classic Wood or Solid Dark cladding.

Outdoor add-ons

Terrace, shade canopy, pitched roof or covered store.

Foundations

Block, strip or driven-pile foundation to suit the compound.

Electrical standard

UK, UL, AU, DE, IT or FR wiring standard on request.

Proven in the field

Already delivered in 15 countries

The same units serve social housing, resorts, offices and studios worldwide — including hurricane-exposed Caribbean islands and coastal sites engineered against salt erosion. Certified to AU, EN and US standards with SGS test reports.

  • Jamaica
  • Turks & Caicos
  • Grenada
  • Hawaii, USA
  • Chile
  • Spain
  • Greece
  • Croatia
  • United Kingdom
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Papua New Guinea
  • French Polynesia
  • Czech Republic
  • Hungary

Pricing models

Three ways to get started

Every quote covers the unit, transport, assembly and installation.

Short term

Rent

Per month · price on request

Immediate post-hurricane relief. We deliver, install and remove when permanent buildings are restored.

  • Delivery & install included
  • Removal at end of term
  • Best for emergency capacity
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Most chosen

Lease

Multi-year · price on request

Predictable budgeting while schools rebuild, with an option to purchase the units outright.

  • Option to purchase
  • Fixed yearly cost
  • Maintenance guidance included
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Permanent

Purchase

Outright · price on request

Own the recovery asset. 50-year structure with a 2-year structural warranty.

  • Full ownership
  • 2-year structural warranty
  • Best for permanent expansion
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Process

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Rapid assessment

    Engineers and movers survey storm damage and site access.

  2. Step 2

    Recovery quote

    Unit, transport, assembly and installation priced for relief.

  3. Step 3

    Agreement

    Terms confirmed, schedule locked, deposit paid.

  4. Step 4

    Delivery

    Units arrive and are erected on site.

  5. Step 5

    Handover

    Classrooms ready for students within 48 hours of arrival.

Who it's for

  • Hurricane-affected primary & secondary schools
  • Ministry of Education regional offices
  • School boards & diocesan offices
  • Church & trust schools
  • Early-childhood institutions
  • Emergency relief & reconstruction agencies

Let's get learning back on track.

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Contact

Sign up your school

Tell us what the storm damaged and how many classrooms you need back fast. Register your school and our team will be in touch with a recovery plan within 24 hours.

Sponsorship

Businesses and donors can sponsor classrooms for a school in need through HELM.

Sponsor a school on HELM

What you get

Every quote covers the whole job

Pricing is on request, and it is always all-in: the unit, getting it to you, and putting it up ready for students.

Planning & coordination

Our team confirms your space, access and service requirements before delivery is scheduled.

The unit itself

Factory-finished walls, roof, glazing, doors, washroom fittings and electrical conduit.

Transport island-wide

Delivery to your compound in any parish, coordinated around school hours where possible.

Assembly & installation

Handover within 48 hours of arrival on a prepared site — no hidden site costs in your quote.

Questions

What schools ask us first

How quickly can a unit be on our compound?

Installation can take as little as 48 hours from arrival on site, depending on the infrastructure already in place on the compound. Lead time before delivery depends on the model and how many units your school needs — we confirm exact dates in your quote.

Will it stand up to the next storm?

The frame is galvanised steel with corrosion-protected trusses and steel strapping for lateral stability, roofed in colour-coated steel and glazed with tempered double glass. Every unit carries a 2-year structural warranty and is engineered for a 50-year service life.

Are the buildings approved for school use in Jamaica?

Yes. The units are Bureau of Standards certified, meet all Jamaican building codes and are produced under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Installation is carried out by a licensed and insured crew.

Are the classrooms comfortable in the heat?

90 mm high-pressure foam insulation keeps interiors cool and cuts energy use, and glazing on two sides gives daylight with ≥45 dB sound insulation so noise from outside stays outside.

Can we rent for one term only?

Yes. Rental covers a term or a school year and includes delivery, installation and removal once permanent buildings are back in use. Lease and purchase are available for longer-term needs.

Who pays for foundations and utilities?

Your quote covers the unit, transport, assembly and installation. Ground preparation and utility connections are confirmed during planning so there are no surprises later.

Can the classrooms include AC and solar power?

Yes. We fit energy-efficient AC units during production, and through our partnership with Rush Hour Energy we can add solar panels to power the AC and classroom equipment. This lowers your running costs and reduces reliance on grid power.