Engineering firm secures education sector contract on £80m creative arts building
SES Engineering Services (SES) has secured a £12m contract in the higher education sector on Leeds Beckett University’s new creative arts building.
Working on behalf of main contractor George Downing Construction (GDC), SES has been contracted to provide a full range of building services, including heating, cooling, ventilation and public health, as well as smoke ventilation and security on the new £80m building in Leeds city centre.
The Creative Arts Building will comprise performing arts and music performance spaces, a TV studio, film studios, a 220-seat cinema, recording studios and a theatre as well as a black box studio and green screen studio.
The building will be home to the university’s School of Film, Music and Performing Arts as well as its Fashion Department.
Steve Joyce, business director for the North and Scotland, said: “Our reputation of working at the forefront of major new build and refurbishment projects in the higher education sector is growing with each technically challenging project we successfully deliver.
“I am delighted therefore, to announce our appointment with GDC on such a landmark building as Leeds Beckett University’s outstanding Creative Arts Building.
“In addition to the extensive range of building services required, we will also be installing rooftop MEP plant and equipment, which will be necessary to crane in, adding a further challenge to our delivery of the scheme. However, it is one which I am confident we will take in our stride.”
Professor Peter Slee, vice chancellor of the University, added: “Leeds Beckett University is a major contributor to the success of the cultural and creative industries of Leeds and the ‘creative conurbation’ which is developing in the greater North.
“This latest investment will further enhance our positive social, cultural and economic impact. I’m delighted to see the progress on site that GDC and its team are already making.”
