£13.4m university challenge for constructor
THE Salford-based northern division of Graham Construction has secured a hat-trick of contracts worth £13.4m.
It has won new build and refurbishment deals with the universities of Manchester, York and Chester.
Graham will be constructing a new teaching block at the University of York worth £8m. Work starts in July and is expected to complete in January 2016.
The three-storey building will provide a new gateway to the Heslington West Campus and consists of a 350-person lecture theatre and 26 seminar rooms, which can house 20 students per room.
The second floor forms a large social learning space with three seminar rooms which have the flexibility to be opened up to create larger spaces for exams, conferencing and other extra-curricular activities. Race Cottam Associates are the architects.
Work has recently started on the £3m extension to the Seaborne Library at the University of Chester. The new two-storey extension includes internal reconfiguration, refurbishment, minor demolition and diversion/replacement of Mechanical & Electrical services to create new circulation space, communal areas and office accommodation.
The £2.4m refurbishment of Greenwood block hall of residence at Hulme Hall, University of Manchester, involves intensive refurbishment works of 72 student bedrooms with associated kitchens and bathrooms. To minimise disruption works will take place during the 10-week summer vacancy period.
Graham regional director Gary Hughes for the North of England, said: “We have significant expertise within the education sector and we look forward to building on our relationships with some of the UK’s largest and most prestigious universities.”
