13 Pritchatts Road – University Of Birmingham

Client:           University of Birmingham

Project:          Refurbishment of 13 Pritchatts Road.  The work included: asbestos removal; installation of new suspended ceilings; new floor finishes; new doorsets; refurbishment of toilet accommodation; DDA external works; redecorations; associated full replacement of mechanical and electrical installations including fire and security alarms; IT installations including relocation of server room and connection to UoB fibre network.

Project Value:  £400k

Key Risks:      Prior to and during commencement of the works numerous activities/hazards were identified which required mitigating including addressing: –

  • Asbestos removals
  • Construction within a live University site
  • Ground excavations
  • Disturbance of lead lining
  • Working within laboratories where radioactive and biohazard materials used
  • Structural alterations
  • Upgrading and/or stripping out of existing life safe and intruder systems to laboratory areas containing insitu equipment.

Comments:     SBA were appointed by University of Birmingham through the framework agreement.