NEW SEAMUS HEANEY CENTRE (38 – 40 UNIVERSITY RD & 3 MOUNT CHARLES)

• Limited contractor attendances will continue to address snags.
• Some minor external works to the building elevation and external landscaping are anticipated. Localised pedestrian barriers will be in place during working hours.

Possible Impact: Some noise, personnel movement and delivery of materials or plant, temporary restrictions to parking and pedestrian access.

ONE ELMWOOD

• The installation of replacement light fittings and controls in specific rooms throughout One Elmwood is now substantially complete with some minor snagging and final commissioning ongoing.

Possible Impact: No significant Impact anticipated.

92 LISBURN ROAD

• Internal refurbishment work on all four floors.  Works are due to be completed by the end of June 2025.

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

There are no major project works taking place this week.

RVH CLINICAL SCIENCE A - REPLACEMENT OF SWITCHBOARD

• Infrastructure works to replace main electrical switchgear. Works are due to be completed by the end of May 2025.

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

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 end of May 2025.

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

DKB - NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT (NBE)

The enabling works for the project have resulted in the identification of a limited area of RAAC structural flooring.

Following precautionary closure of the relevant areas, a structural assessment has confirmed that it is acceptable to reoccupy the basement and lower ground levels of DKB Block 03, provided the Ground level remains vacant. Safety Services have inspected and confirmed that mitigation measures to protect students, staff and visitors in the quad are acceptable. Signage and temporary barriers have been amended to allow access as agreed and detailed.

Access to the Level 01 Waste Water Lab will remain restricted to essential works, with limited numbers of staff for restricted hours only.

Remedial works design has been developed by the appointed Structural Engineers and temporary remedial works are currently undergoing installation.

Delivery of the new NBE Civil Engineering Studio refurbishment will commence post completion of remedial works, this will result in the Ground Floor accommodation not being operational until 2026.

Possible Impact: Restricted access as detailed above.

QUEEN’S BUSINESS SCHOOL STUDENT HUB - INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS TO FACILITATE EV CAR CHARGERS

• Installation of containment for power supply cables from building across carpark to EV charger location. Works are due to be completed by the end of May 2025.

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

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 be completed by the end of September 2025.

Possible Impact: Increased activity, dust, noise, vibration, personnel movement and delivery of materials. There will be localized power shutdowns that will impact level 1 labs, this will be communicated with the end users impacted accordingly.