Outside Teaching Spaces, University of York
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Form of Contract
JCT Design & Build
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Client
University of York
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Architect
N/A
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Engineers
N/A
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Programme
13 Weeks
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Completion
July 2021
Works Scope
Britcon was employed on a single-stage negotiation basis to deliver fast track emergency works for three external classroom/teaching spaces on the East Heslington Campus for use by the Student Residency, Faculty of Law and Piazza Library, during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Works included the diversion of existing services, removal of existing hardstanding, foundations and floor slab together with the construction of permanent fabric-cladded buildings.
Within the internal space, new media connectivity - consisting of TV monitors, Wi-Fi and mood lighting, was installed.
Key Project Challenges
- Completion for the new 2021 term date.
- IT and media connectivity.
- Site remained live with international students present.
- Safe delivery on a logistically complex educational site.
- Affordability, delivery within the project budget.
- Fast track programme.
How we successfully delivered the project
We acted as principal designer and contractor, ensuring compliance with CDM-2015. We maximised the use of technology and MMC in the erection sequence to ensure the 13-week fast track programme was achieved for the new term and the arrival of international students. Early supply chain engagement and collaborative working with a specialist supplier was a key component. We produced detailed RAMS and a programme to minimise our impact on site.
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Our experienced local team used our 4Projects project management software to automate many of the contract and workflow processes, supporting transparency and collaboration with the client, project team and designers.
- MMC use and lean programming supported the 13-week delivery programme.
- Digital collaboration tools supported the efficient exchange of design information.
- Use of a social value calculator, helped the University demonstrate tangible impacts to support their UN Sustainable Development goals.
Added value and social impact:
- SROI £138k
- All supplier payments with 30 days
- 100% of waste recycled
- 90% of subcontracts placed locally
- 1 work experience placement provided
- 9/10 customer satisfaction score