General
Cranes & Hoist:- Now that the structure is complete the cranes will predominantly be utilised for the installation of cladding panels. The remaining service units will also be lowered to the basement and mezzanine levels through holes left in the concrete slabs by the cranes. The hoist has been removed now that the bulk of the blockwork is complete.
Future works for October
Steel Bridge, Stair & Columns:- All stairs and bridges above ground level are now installed. The steel frame balustrade to the north block is virtually complete, while the south major atrium has steel frame balustrade to the 1st floor.
Blockwork:- Largely finished with a number of walls to service rooms to complete.
Structure:- The last major concrete pour was carried out on 20/9/2012. Tables have now been struck following the concreting of the roof upstands.
Waterproofing & Flat Roof:- The ground floor perimeter of the building has been largely waterproofed, with insulation and firm topping laid on the north block on the south side. The area on the south block south side is also in preparation for cladding to start.
Cladding:- The units on the north block have been erected adjacent to the Woodstock Road and are largely complete to the north elevation. The south has commenced with the installation of brackets adjacent to Somerville College.
Glass Atrium Roofs:- The North atrium steelwork is progressing which will shortly be followed by the glass installation. The south atriums are now ready to receive a high level scaffold before steelwork operations begin.
Ceiling insulation:- Plasterboard contractor CG Reynolds are completing the basement ceiling insulation in the north and south buildings, and are progressing on the 1st and 2nd floors with metal studwork.
Lifts:- The lift contractor Thyssen have completed the first car lift in the north. The passenger lift in the north commenced on 5/10/2012.
Mechanical & Electrical:- Services contractor Crownhouse continue with internal drainage, sprinklers and ductwork at the basement and are commenced drainage and sprinklers on the mezzanine level. Service modules are largely installed now that the ceiling insulation has been fixed into place. (A service module comprises of a light steel frame to which mainly pipework and containment have been fixed in the factory. These are then joined on site with connecting pieces). Conduits which will contain wiring for lights and switches are being fixed to the stair cores.
Recent Site Photos
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