THE PROJECT
The project consisted of providing research areas “Future Space” as part of the University of the West of England’s Enterprise Zone (UEZ) scheme based in the Frenchay Campus.
Future Space in the UEZ has offices, workshops and lab-space for science and tech based businesses and has been explicitly designed to encourage innovation, collaboration and inspiration.
The Heath Tech Hub facility is focused on advancing technology that enables people to live independently and manage their own health and well-being, thereby ensuring they spend the least possible time in hospital.
The aim of this project is to provide real life stimulation with a realistic domestic flat constructed together with offices and workshops. It was the final phase of the refurbishment of T Block which had previously been developed to form the UEZ.
Works comprised a complex mechanical and electrical installation for which Beard were responsible for providing an updated BIM model to level 2 maturity.
Rooms have a finished height well below the roof structure of the building where a walkable ceiling was created with deck allowing space for safe maintenance access, off walkways which are above all spaces in the building.
This World Class facility brings togethers clinicians, scientists and industry experts to solve some of the most challenging issues of health and social care practice. I am convinced that this will deliver tangible results for patients and grow a vibrant health tech cluster and collaboration here in the West of England.
Professor Steven West - Vice Chancellor£1.7M
CONTRACT VALUE
16 WEEKS
CONTRACT DURATION
Customer
University of
the West of England
Architect
WSP
Quantity Surveyor
Mace Ltd
Form of Contract
NEC3
KEY FACTS
The project was registered under the RICS SKA and achieved a “Silver” rating. SKA is an environmental assessment method which is tailored towards refurbishment projects.
The fast track project was completed within a 16 week contract period within a live university campus environment.
Adjoining the robotics lab, this project was noise sensitive and in a live environment. A complex system of mitigation measures to reduce vibration and mechanical extraction of dust and moisture was employed. Continued monitoring of the site ensured the adjacent robotics lab was unaffected by the construction works.
