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Campus Development: The Week Ahead

The Estates Directorate will do everything possible to manage the impact of works and we hope that they do not cause you too much inconvenience. If you have any comments regarding noise, please contact us on ext.5005 or email estates@qub.ac.uk.

The path leading to the McClay Library
19 January 2026
Main Site, Elmwood Avenue, PEC and Titanic Quarter

No Major Works projects will be taking place this week. Minor Works projects will be taking place this week. Minor Works projects include work at Administration Building, Elmwood Learning Teaching Centre (ELTC) and PEC. For more information, please see the drop-down menus below.

  • Major Projects
  • Minor Works and Planned Maintenance

    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 February 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 the end of January 2026.

    Possible ImpactIncreased 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. 

19 January 2026
Health Sciences and Royal Victoria Hospital Campuses

No Major Works projects will be taking place this week. Minor Works projects include work at the MBC. For more information, please see the drop-down menus below.

  • Major Projects
  • Minor Works and Planned Maintenance

    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.

David Keir Building
19 January 2026
Keir, Ashby, Riddel Hall, BT9, Upper Malone, NI Tech Centre And Windsor Park

Major Works projects and Minor Works projects will be taking place this week. Major Works projects include work in the David Keir Building (DKB) and Elms BT9. Minor Works projects include work in David Keir Building (DKB) and Ashby. For more information, please see the drop-down menus below.

  • Major Projects

    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. 

  • Minor Works and Planned Maintenance

    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 end of January 2026.  

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

    DKB - SOLID FUEL LAB 01 410 REFURBISHMENT

    • Strip out and reconfigure existing chemistry lab. The works include a strip out of existing fitted furniture, installation of new gas and chemical systems, installation of new gas detection, upgrade of lighting, new flooring, installation of new fitted furniture and full redecoration. Works are due to be completed by the end of March 2026.

    Possible Impact: Increased activity, dust, noise, vibration, personnel movement and delivery of materials. There may be some localised downtime due to alterations to power and data; this will be communicated with those impacted.

    DKB - CHEMISTRY STORAGE ROOM LIGHTING UPGRADE LG 117

    • Removal of and upgrade of existing lighting. The works include a strip out of the existing light fittings, rewiring, installation of new lights, emergency lights and PIRs. Works are due to be completed by the end of February 2026.

    Possible Impact: Increased activity, dust, noise, vibration, personnel movement and delivery of materials. The store is located directly below lecture theatre 0G 115 so works will be completed in phases and out of hours.

    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.

     

19 January 2026
Belfast Region City Deal

Belfast Region City Deal project works continue to take place this week all three projects sites: AMIC, iREACH Health and Momentum One Zero sites. For more information, please see the drop-down menus below.

  • Belfast Region City Deal

    INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH EXCELLENCE FOR ADVANCED CLINICAL HEALTHCARE (iREACH HEALTH)

    • Construction works to the former Russel Court tower block site, and car park site on the opposite side of the Lisburn Road. Works include retaining walls, concrete slab and core wall construction. Demolition works are now complete. 

    Possible Impact: Potential for noise from power tools, hammers, generator etc. Temporary road closures may be required. 

    • Contractor deliveries to site. 

    Possible Impact: Site access is being manned by contractor’s staff overseeing deliveries. Some noise and vibration from maneuvering machines. Temporary road closures may be required. 

    • Duct extension works. 

    Possible Impact:  Sections of footpath and road to Camden Street, Lisburn Road and Jubilee Road may be periodically closed and temporarily diverted. 

    MOMENTUM ONE ZERO (M1.0) 

    •  Summary of construction works complete / ongoing.  
      • The demolition of the existing north staircase is ongoing. Demolition to completed to ground level by 23rd January.
      • Removal of the foundations to north staircase to take place Week Commencing the 26th of January.
      • Formation of the Piling mat platform is ongoing.

    Possible Impact: Increased activity, dust, noise, vibration. Digger excavations – material removed off site – stone onsite. Demolition of the remaining existing north staircase will be carried out using a long reach machine. 

    • Contractor deliveries to site and personnel to and from site. 

     Possible Impact: Limited impact on entrance to QTQ.  All movement of personnel and delivery of materials will now occur via the temporary access road off Queens Road.