The refurbishment of those areas of Sheaf level 3 which was planned as part of phase one of the STEM project has been successfully completed. The whole floor was handed back to the University last week, and we have now taken back responsibility for ongoing maintenance, cleaning and security of this level. Staff have begun to … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 13 January 2016
Charles Street update: 21 December 2015
Work on Charles Street continues to progress and we are on track to take possession of the building in time to enable us to start teaching after Easter as planned. Following the decision to postpone our move until after 18 January, all non-lecture theatre teaching that was scheduled to take place in the new building … Continue reading Charles Street update: 21 December 2015
Sheaf/EMB update: 14 December 2015
Phase 1 of the STEM project is nearing completion, and level 3 of Sheaf will be handed back to the University before Christmas. Work is ongoing on level 2; walls and ceilings continue to be stripped out and new walls will start being erected before Christmas. On Sheaf level 1, the work to remodel the … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 14 December 2015
Charles Street update: 8 December 2015
You will have read in the previous update that we had decided to reschedule our move into Charles Street and, therefore, to delay the commencement of teaching in the building after the planned date of 8 February. This was because we identified a significant risk that the building would not be fully completed and handed … Continue reading Charles Street update: 8 December 2015
Sheaf/EMB update: 30 Nov 2015
Work on the Sheaf and Eric Mensforth (EMB) buildings is progressing well. Level 3 of Sheaf is nearing completion. Ceiling and other installation work is being completed in the next couple of weeks, and new flooring is being laid and rooms prepared for redecoration. Our planned handover date for level 3 is 22 December and … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 30 Nov 2015
Charles Street update: 23 November 2015
Since the last update we have been in constant communication with the contractors delivering the Charles Street build, Balfour Beatty, regarding progress on the project. Whilst there has been a significant improvement in performance over the previous few months, it is clear that a combination of the recent bad weather and the complexity around some … Continue reading Charles Street update: 23 November 2015
STEM update – 16 November 2015
Staff have now decanted from Sheaf level 2 and this has been handed over to the construction team to begin work this week. This means that work will now be taking place immediately above the level 1 helpdesk and the atrium. We are working with the contractors to minimise disruption to staff and students in … Continue reading STEM update – 16 November 2015
Charles Street update: 10/11/2015
The project has now achieved the critical milestone of the completion of the bridge creating the link from Charles Street to the Arundel building, including the cladding. The sustained effort and commitment from the contractor has clearly significantly progressed the building, with noticeable strides towards completion being made in all areas. We continue to closely monitor the progress on … Continue reading Charles Street update: 10/11/2015
STEM update (2 November 2015)
Work on the demolition of the entrance of Sheaf is now underway, with work being done by hand. Steps are being taken to minimise disruption by keeping the works self-contained with an insulated barrier. It is possible, however, that there may be some reverberation noise. Temporary scaffolding and waterproof covering will soon be installed over … Continue reading STEM update (2 November 2015)
STEM – Atrium fly-through (2 November 2015)
Our Sheaf and Eric Mensforth buildings are getting an £11m refurbishment, to support high-quality science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) teaching and research. The redevelopment will provide staff and students with the very best in learning and teaching spaces, alongside a striking new atrium which will create an impressive entranceway to the University's City Campus. … Continue reading STEM – Atrium fly-through (2 November 2015)