General
Cranes & Fork Lifts:- Tower Crane TC2 is expected to be dismantled on 20th February. The south block is served with tower crane TC1 and will be supplemented with roof cranes. Internal materials are largely served by a fork lift and with use of the tower crane when required. The access “moling” hole allowing materials to the lower floors has been closed and formed into the permanent vent.
Entrance:- The pedestrian entrance has temporarily moved from Gate 1 to Gate 7 while electrical mains cables are drawn through ducts to the power room.
Visits:- The Mathematics Department tour took place on the 1/2/2013.
Future works for February
Architectural Metalwork:- Entrance feature stair is installed together with the main elements of the basement staircases. Stair balustrading continue to core areas.
Screeding:-Screeding (sand & cement layer to obtain a flat floor) has continued to toilet areas
Waterproofing & Flat Roof:- 3rd, 4th & 5th level main roofs to the north have been waterproofed and the south has also had the 3rd, 4th and 5th levels waterproofed.
Cladding:- The north block is complete. All elevations to the south block have panels with mainly corner sections to complete.
Glass Atrium Roofs:- The north atrium roof is virtually complete. The south minor atrium main support beams and gridwork are in place with glass substantially installed. South major atrium has main support beams installed, with temporary cover / “tent” over the middle area.
Reconstituted Stone:- The Stone contractor Techrete is largely finished on the north and is progressing on the south block with the stone fins that surround the windows, with a priority to those above the entrance.
Lifts:- The lift contractor Thyssen has completed the first car lift in the north. The passenger lift to the south is nearing completion with just testing to complete.
Mechanical & Electrical:- The corridor areas in the north are ongoing. Services contractor, Crownhouse, has installed internal drainage, sprinklers, ductwork, pipework and containment at the basement & mezzanine. Cabling and wiring are ongoing with the power on date wc 18/2/2013 in order that testing and commissioning can commence.
Internal Fitout:- All zones have commenced on the north and south buildings. Door frames continue to be installed in the north & south.
Joinery:- Carcass works for balustrading within the South Atrium continues while timber balustrade panels with glass top continue to be installed in the north.
Smoke Curtains:- Carcass works for smoke curtains started on 21/1/2013. A smoke curtain, when deployed in the event of a fire, will direct smoke away from escape routes.
External Works:- Drainage along the north has commenced.
Recent Site Photos
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