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

• Contractor attendances are anticipated throughout early September 2024 to address snags and minor elements of incomplete work.
• Removal of temporary herras fencing to University Road boundary wall in front of the Centre (to be reinstated at the end of September 2024 for Phase 2 work in front of 2 Mount Charles).
• Cleaning of new external surfaces to the top of Mount Charles.

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

LANYON SOUTH - ROOM 0G.049 

• Heating plant upgrade which is due to be completed by the end of September 2024.

Possible Impact: Some noise and possible dust.

MAIN SITE TOWER - ROOMS 0G.009 & 0G.010

• Upgrade of audio-visual (A/V) equipment in rooms 0G.009 & 0G.010. Works due to be completed by the end of September 2024.

Possible Impact: Some noise and possible dust.

PEC – OFFICE REFURB AND PAINTING OF GYM AREA 

• Office reconfiguration to upgrade existing workspaces and redecoration of the gym area. The works include painting, flooring, erection of glazed screen to form office and replacement of several fire doors. Works are due to be completed by the end of September 2024.

Possible Impact: Increased activity, dust, noise, vibration, personnel movement and delivery of materials. The office staff will be decanted for a period of time to complete the more disruptive work elements and certain areas of the gym will be segregated to allow progression of works during normal operation.

LANYON BUILDING FAÇADE LIGHTING UPGRADE 

• Replacement of existing lighting. Works are due to be completed by end of September 2024.

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

WHITLA HALL - ROOF REPAIRS & SOLAR PV PANEL INSTALLATION 

• Fitting of new asphalt layers followed by PV panel installation. Works are due to be completed by the end of September 2024.

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

MATHS & PHYSICS TEACHING CENTRE – SOLAR PV PANEL INSTALLATION 

• PV panel installation to be fitted on building roof. Works are due to be completed by the end of September 2024.

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

PEC – POWER & DATA FOR NEW GYM EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR GYM AREA 

• Installation of containment and data cabling through ground floor into first floor for new outlets within gym. Works are due to be completed by the end of September 2024.

Possible Impact: Increased activity, dust, noise, vibration, personnel movement, and delivery of materials. The office staff will be decanted for a period to complete the more disruptive work elements and certain areas of the gym will be segregated to allow progression of works during normal operation.

92 LISBURN ROAD

• Internal refurb work on all four floors.  Works are due to be completed in late October 2024.

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

6 COLLEGE PARK AVENUE

• Internal refurb works to existing offices 0G037 and 0G040.  Works are due to be completed late October 2024.

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

MAIN SITE CAR PARK - BIKE SHELTER 

• Work will be taking place in the Main Site car park behind the Administration Building and the Peter Froggatt Centre. The works will entail the removal and relocation of the existing bike shelter to PEC and the creation of a new bike shelter and canopy for bike spaces at the McClay. The works will also include civil engineering works to form trenches, new ductwork, cabling to designated areas to supply power, erection of new bike shelter, erection of new canopy, installation of door access controls and CCTV, installation of e-bike lockers, painting of bike shelter floor and installation of lucy box. Works are due to be completed by the end of September 2024.

Possible Impact: Increased activity, dust, noise, vibration, personnel movement and delivery of materials. Work areas segregated to ensure safe travel routes for staff, students, visitors and general public.

SSESW - 69 UNIVERSITY STREET 

• Internal refurb work in the Lobby and Office 0G005. Works are due to be completed by the middle of October 2024.

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

McCLAY LIBRARY 

• Works to main reception, shutter at staircase and Special Collections on first floor. Works are due to be completed late October 2024. 

Possible Impact: Noise from power tools, increased personnel movement in the area, scaffolding in places.

5-9 MOUNT CHARLES

• General fabric repairs to ensure buildings are watertight. The works predominantly comprise roof repairs, gutter cleaning and repairs. Minor works to internal fabric of building. Works are due to be completed by the end of September 2024.

Possible Impact: Increased activity, dust, noise, vibration, personnel movement and delivery of materials. The works will impact car parking and pedestrian walkways along Mount Charles and University Street; areas will be safely segregated to ensure safe travel routes for staff, students, visitors and general public.

UNIVERSITY SQUARE 

• Repairs and painting of external façade and windows.

Possible Impact: Increased activity, dust, noise, vibration, personnel movement and delivery of materials, areas will be safely segregated to ensure safe travel routes for staff, students, visitors and general public.

31 UNIVERSITY SQUARE – POSTGRADUATE BREAKOUT SPACE

• Reconfiguration of existing postgraduate study room to form breakout space. The works include removal of built in furniture, making good walls and painting. Works are due to be completed by the middle of September 2024.

Possible Impact: Increased activity, dust, noise and personnel movement. The room will be decanted for the duration of works.

22 MOUNT CHARLES – GENERAL FABRIC REPAIRS

• General fabric repairs to ensure buildings are watertight and installation of gas boiler. The works predominantly comprise of roof repairs, bay window repairs and gutter cleaning. Minor works to internal fabric of building. Works are due to be completed by the middle of November 2024.

Possible Impact: Increased activity, dust, noise, vibration, personnel movement, use of heavy plant for high level access and delivery of materials. The works will impact car parking and pedestrian walkways along Mount Charles but areas will be safely segregated to ensure safe travel routes for staff, students, visitors and general public.

89-95 UNIVERSITY ROAD

• Strip out of building due to be completed by late October 2024

Possible Impact: Loud noise from hammers, power tools etc. A skip will be located in the rear courtyard.

There are no major project works taking place this week.

WELLCOME-WOLFSON INSTITUTE FOR EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE (WWIEM) - CONSTRUCTION OF NEW OFFICES ON LEVELS 2 AND 3

• A scaffold in the building atrium is required to construct new offices on levels 2 and 3.  Work is due to be completed by the end of September 2024.

Possible Impact: Access within atrium, level 2 and 3 corridors partially obstructed, noise and dust.

MBC - INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS TO FACILITATE EV CAR CHARGERS

• Installation of containment for power supply cables from building across car park to EV charger location. Works are due to be completed by the end of September 2024.

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

DKB - NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT (NBE)

• Asbestos removals now completed ahead of programme. Hoarding remains and no through route available in the corridor linking rooms 0G.303 to 0G.325. Construction works due to commence in October 2024 with completion programmed for March 2025.

Possible Impact: No through route available in the corridor linking the above spaces. Building users to utilise alternative route.

BT9 ELMS VILLAGE - WILLOW WALK REFURBISHMENT 

• Minor additional works being completed in Willow Walk Common Room.

Possible Impact:   Electricians completing minor adjustments.

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES – EXPANSION OF MASS SPECTROMETER ROOM

• New mass spectrometer service stations to be installed. Work is due to be completed by the end of September 2024.

Possible Impact: Some noise and possible dust.

DKB - RENOVATION OF BASEMENT ROOM 0B.429B

• Refurbishment of existing room. The works include plastering walls, painting and the installation of mechanical and electrical services. Works are due to be completed by the end of September 2024.
  

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

5A LENNOXVALE 

• Refurbishment works to facilitate IS workshop relocation. The works include demolition and structural works to support building reconfiguration, fire protection works, IS cabling, power, painting, flooring, lighting, bathroom upgrade and installation of roller shutter. Works are due to be completed by the end of September 2024.

Possible Impact: Increased activity, dust, noise, vibration, personnel movement and delivery of materials. There will be disruption to the car park as a number of parking spaces will be closed off to allow the contractor to form their site compound.

DKB LG.323, LG.447 & 01.416 – CCE COMPUTER SUITE REFURBISHMENT

• Strip out of existing office and creation of new post graduate computer suite space in LG.323, upgrade of existing tea point/canteen LG.477 and refurbishment of existing computer suite. The works include minor demolition, installation of work benches, painting, flooring, new doors, data and power alterations, replacement of lights, restoration of parquet flooring and fire protection works etc. Works are due to be completed by the end of October 2024.

Possible Impact: Increased activity, dust, noise, vibration, personnel movement and delivery of materials. The areas will be decanted and work areas segregated for the duration of works. Postgraduates to be decanted from 01.416 to LG.323 as soon as this space is handed over and in operation.

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES – EXPANSION OF ANAEROBIC RESEARCH LABORATORY

• Installation of supporting services infrastructure for new research equipment in laboratories 0G 041 and 0G 055. Works are due to be completed by the end of September 2024.

Impact: Local disruption to some service for short periods, noise, increased pedestrian activity and small amounts of dust.

RIDDEL HALL BLOCK 3 - INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS TO FACILITATE EV CAR CHARGERS 

• Installation of containment for power supply cables from building across car park to EV charger location. Works are due to be completed by the end of September 2024.

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

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

• Enabling works to the Russel Court tower block site and car park site on the opposite side of Lisburn Road. Works include site set-up, temporary hoarding and asbestos removal. Enabling Works are estimated to be due for completion in February 2025.

Possible Impact: Potential for noise from power, tools, hammers etc.

• Contractor deliveries to site.

Possible Impact: Site access is being manned by contractor’s staff overseeing deliveries. Some noise and vibration from manoeuvring machines.

MOMENTUM ONE ZERO (M1.0)

No works will be taking place this week.