ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

• Internal refurbishment work on levels 1, 3 & 5 in hub room and store areas
• Works are due to be completed by the end of January 2026.

Possible Impact: Noise from power tools and construction workers in the areas.

PEC - INSTALLATION OF AIR CONDITIONING UNITS (LEVEL 1)

• Installation and commissioning of air conditioning units throughout Level 1. Works are due to be completed by early January 2026.

Possible Impact: Increased activity, dust, noise, vibration, personnel movement and delivery of materials.

ELTC – RELOCATION OF SNOOKER CLUB 0G 008 

• Conversion of existing shop space to a snooker hall. The work includes full strip out of existing shop fittings, redecoration, floor alterations, fitting of black out blinds, installation of new LED snooker lights, supply of snooker tables and furniture fit out. Works are due to be completed by the end of January 2026. 

Possible Impact: Increased activity, dust, noise, vibration, personnel movement and delivery of materials. This will impact car parking and will require segregation around walkways between ELTC and Elmwood Building to safeguard students, staff and members of the public during deliveries and disposal of waste from site. 

MBC – NURSING & MIDWIFERY (LEVEL 0G & 02)

• The remaining work is to provide the meeting room and office on the second floor. These works are due to be completed by the end of January 2026.   

Possible Impact: Noise from power tools, delivery of materials and contractor activity on site with construction workers in the area.

MBC – BSU (FLOORS 7 & 8)

• Upgrade of staff welfare facilities (kitchen, toilets, etc) on floors 7 and 8. Works are due to be completed by late January 2026.

 Possible Impact: Noise from power tools and increased personnel in area.

DKB - NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT (NBE)

• Internal refurbishment and alterations within Block 3, DKB to provide a dedicated min. 80-person flexible computer laboratory/ studio space, provision of this large studio space results in displacement of existing accommodation, to accommodate this displacement, 3No. dedicated Postgraduate Research and Teaching spaces are to be provided along with refurbishment of an existing 20–25-person computer laboratory on Level 01. The works will also include permanent remedial works for the RAAC flooring. The works are programmed to be completed by Spring 2026.

Possible impact: Noise, personnel movement and delivery of materials. Signage and temporary barriers within DKB quad will remain with access to ground level, block 3 restricted. The Ground Floor accommodation will not be operational until Spring 2026. 

ELMS BT9 - SYCAMORE PARK STORE EXTENSION

• The extension of the existing store building at the end of Sycamore Park and re-grading of the adjacent bank. Works are due to be completed in February 2026. 

Possible Impact: Noise, personnel movement and lorries removing earth from the site. 

DAVID KEIR BUILDING (DKB) – CREATION OF DATA ANALYTICS LAB (LEVEL 1)

• Strip out and decommissioning of existing biology lab and installation of new 90 person data analytics computer suite. The work includes a full strip out of existing lab space, decoration, access controls, installation of new heating and ventilation system, lighting upgrade, installation of AV equipment including furniture to mount repeater screens, installation of power, data and primary containment from the basement hub room. Works are due to complete by the end of December 2025.

Possible Impact: Increased activity, dust, noise, vibration, personnel movement and delivery of materials. There will be localised power shutdowns which will affect Level 1 labs, this will be communicated with the end users impacted accordingly. 

ASHBY LAB BLOCK – CREATION OF FLUID DYNAMICS LASER LAB (0B.027) 

• Decommissioning of the existing mechanical lab and installation of a new laser laboratory. The work includes a full strip out of existing lab space, installation of lab equipment, decoration, access controls, installation of automated interlocking blind system, upgrade of lighting, supply of furniture, installation of gas, installation of power, data and primary containment. Works are due to be completed by the end of January 2026.

Possible Impact: Increased activity, dust, noise, vibration, personnel movement and delivery of materials. There will be an increase in car parking used by the contractor during the work.

DKB – SAXS LAB RECONFIGURATION 0B 419A  

• Strip out and reconfigure existing lab. The works include minor strip out of existing furniture, painting, installation of a new lab sink, installation of power for the x-ray machine, and plumbing alterations. Works are due to be completed by the middle of January 2026.  

Possible Impact: Increased activity, dust, noise, vibration, personnel movement and delivery of materials.  

ASHBY LAB BLOCK AND TOWER – INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS ON ROOFS

• Delivery, storage in compound and installation of solar panels on Lab Block and Tower roofs, electrical shutdowns will be required to connect installation into existing infrastructure and commission system. Works are due to be completed by the end of January 2026

Possible Impact: Increased activity, dust, noise, vibration, personnel movement and delivery of materials. There will be an increase in car parking used by the contractor during the work.

ARCHITECTURE – EXTENSION AND UPGRADE OF PLANT ROOM, INSTALL HEAT PUMPS  

• Extension of plantroom, installation of two heat pumps, gas boilers and associated plant. Works are due to be completed by the end of December 2025. 

Possible Impact: Increased activity, dust, noise, vibration, personnel movement and delivery of materials.