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
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
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)
Charles St update – 19 October 2015
Balfour Beatty’s performance on the Charles Street build continues to be making good progress and the building is on schedule to be ready for teaching on 18 January 2016. The Faculty is in discussions with FD about how teaching can be scheduled from this date; further information on this will be shared within the Faculty over … Continue reading Charles St update – 19 October 2015
STEM update (19 October 2015)
As you'll be aware, work is underway to deliver £11m of improvements in Sheaf and Eric Mensforth Building (EMB). This investment in the future of science and engineering will provide, from 2017, the very best in learning and teaching spaces, alongside a striking new atrium which will create an impressive entranceway to the University’s City … Continue reading STEM update (19 October 2015)
Fire Assembly Points during STEM project (Sheaf and EMB)
As the main concourse between the Sheaf and Eric Mensforth buildings and access to the main entrances has been blocked off, fire escape routes and assembly points have been updated. If you are a fire marshal please direct people to the new Fire Assembly Points. A list of ACES buildings evacuation points is also available. Sheaf has a temporary main entrance on … Continue reading Fire Assembly Points during STEM project (Sheaf and EMB)
Charles Street update: part-closure of Arundel Gate, Sunday 11 October
Following the successful installation of the Corin Mellor link bridge, this Sunday (11 October) sees the next key milestone in the Charles Street project- the removal of the tower crane. In order for the crane to be removed, Arundel Gate will be closed between Furnival Gate and Charles Street on Sunday 11 October from 6am until … Continue reading Charles Street update: part-closure of Arundel Gate, Sunday 11 October