Work has begun this week on the new chemical engineering lab in Sheaf (4013 and 4014). This has been brought forward in the STEM programme at the request of the faculty. Initial demolition work in these areas will unavoidably involve significant noise and disruption. In order to mitigate the impact of this we have asked … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 24 August 2016
Sheaf/EMB update: 10 August 2016
Since the last update we’ve marked an important milestone in the project with the final pieces of steelwork lifted into place on the new atrium. A ‘topping out’ ceremony saw the Chair of the Board of Governors, Geoff Dawson, and Paul Dickerson, Managing Director of contractor Houltons, put their signatures to the final girder before it was lifted into … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 10 August 2016
Information regarding closure of Brown Lane and Charles Street atrium
Remedial work on the glazing around the Charles Street atrium and some other outstanding works will begin next Monday (8 August) until 18 August. Charles Street will remain open to staff and students during this time, with the same opening hours of 7.30am to 9.00pm. But to ensure the work can progress safely the entrances … Continue reading Information regarding closure of Brown Lane and Charles Street atrium
Sheaf/EMB update: 13 July 2016
Work is continuing well in Sheaf and EMB with no major work to report. Refurbishment of Sheaf level 1 and EMB level 2 is ongoing and work on the new Atrium is also progressing, with decking installation begun last week. There is some drilling and breaking out work continuing over the next few weeks in … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 13 July 2016
Two nominations in the EAUC Green Gown Awards
Sheffield Hallam is a finalist in two of this year’s EAUC Green Gown Awards categories, recognising sustainability best practise in higher education. Learning and Skills – ‘A sustainable education for future business leaders’ For the work that has been done in partnership with SBS to embed sustainability into every postgraduate and undergraduate course to meet … Continue reading Two nominations in the EAUC Green Gown Awards
Sheaf/EMB update: 29 June
Instances of staff using the goods entrance and service yard to access Sheaf and EMB during the works has reduced in the last two weeks. Heavy vehicles and lifting equipment will continue to use this area for the foreseeable future, including delivery of steel for the atrium, so the contractor should be informed in advance of any … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 29 June
Praise for Head Post Office
In June the Faculty of ACES hosted a special event for former employees of the Head Post Office, supported by Estates. More than 60 former staff members were invited into the building - now the Sheffield Institute of Arts - for an exclusive tour and afternoon tea. The feedback to the event was excellent. Many … Continue reading Praise for Head Post Office
Sheaf/EMB update: 15 June 2016
Anyone who has been in the vicinity of Sheaf and EMB – or indeed around Pond Street in general - in the last couple of weeks will have seen that the tower crane is now in situ and operational on the old NMB site. This will be up and running for several months as the … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 15 June 2016
Sheaf/EMB update: 1 June 2016
The vast majority of the heavy demolition work planned for this phase of the project has been completed, and work over the next few weeks should cause very little disruption. The remaining areas of Sheaf level 2 were handed back to the University last week and these are being prepared for use. Initial strip-out and … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 1 June 2016
Baroness Doreen Lawrence opens Charles Street
Baroness Doreen Lawrence OBE has officially opened our new £30million Charles Street Building - home of the Sheffield Institute of Education (SIoE). The new building houses more than 150 academic staff and 5,000 students, making it one of the largest providers of education training and research in the UK. The facility is part of a £100m … Continue reading Baroness Doreen Lawrence opens Charles Street