Tag: Project updates

With the start of full teaching fast approaching we are working closely with the contractors and the faculty to ensure that any outstanding issues within Sheaf and EMB which could have an impact on returning students or staff have been highlighted and actioned. This week a full check of both buildings has been carried out, … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 7 September 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

Work on EMB level 2 is progressing to plan and computer installation for the handed-over areas has finished on this floor. Drainage works to level 1 and the catering unit are progressing well and expected to be complete by the end of this month. In order for the final section of the new drainage system … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 18 May 2016

Demolition and enabling works in the new Atrium, including breaking out work directly above 4027 and 4028,  are nearly complete. Additional waterproofing may need to be added in these areas, and we did have two small issues with water ingress last week which were swiftly dealt with. Work in room 4027 itself has also finished, … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 4 May 2106

Work is continuing on EMB level 2, where flooring and ceiling decoration is progressing following the completion of demolition in that area. In the Atrium the temporary scaffold roof is currently being removed, steel work for the new lift shaft is being installed, and the new roof and gutter to Sheaf level 2 is almost … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 20 April 2016