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
Sheaf/EMB update: 20 April 2016
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
Sheaf/EMB update: 6 April 2016
We have now taken handover of the office areas of Sheaf level 2 following some additional work to parts of the ceiling. The remainder of this level, including the SCALE UP room and IT suite, will be handed back to us towards the end of April and fit-out work is continuing in these areas to … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 6 April 2016
Sheaf/EMB update: 23 March 2016
Overall the STEM project continues to progress well and we are on track according to the current programme. We will take handover of the office areas of Sheaf level 2 next Thursday (31 Mar). Although this is around a week later than planned, there was always some flexibility in this date and we decided to … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 23 March 2016
Sheaf/EMB update: 9 March 2016
Work has begun this week on demolishing the stairs on level 2 of EMB. Due to the unavoidable level of noise disruption this will cause, work will not begin until around 5.30pm-6.00pm each day and will continue until around 2.00am. There will still be some noise in this area during the day as contractors remove … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 9 March 2016
Sheaf/EMB update: 24 February 2016
The removal of the concrete steps between Sheaf and EMB has now been completed. Although every effort was made to mitigate the disturbance this caused, including providing quiet areas and limiting the hours of work, this has been a very disruptive part of the project. Thank you to all staff and students for their patience during … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 24 February 2016
Sheaf/EMB update: 10 February 2016
Demolition of the concrete steps in the concourse area between Sheaf and EMB buildings began last week and is due to be completed by next Friday (19 February). Although every effort has been made to mitigate disturbance while this work is carried out, and to complete the most disruptive elements of this work out of … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 10 February 2016
Sheaf/EMB update: 27 January 2016
All staff have decanted from Sheaf level 2 and EMB level 2 and both floors are under the control of the contractor. On Sheaf 2 plastering of the new walls is complete, ready for joinery and decoration to begin. In EMB 2 work is ongoing to remove ceilings and floors, and to isolate and strip … Continue reading Sheaf/EMB update: 27 January 2016
The Sheffield Institute of Arts is moving
The University has taken possession of block A of the former Head Post Office (HPO) and staff have begun to move into our new Sheffield Institute of Arts ahead of the start of teaching on 25 January 2016. All services within block A - including reception, security, servicing and maintenance - will be managed and operated by the University's … Continue reading The Sheffield Institute of Arts is moving
Sheaf/EMB update: 13 January 2016
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