University Gardens - Essential external envelope works
Location: 1-14 University Gardens, Glasgow, G12 8HQ
Zone: 4
Project Overview:
The project aimed to ensure that the University Gardens buildings were returned to a full wind and watertight condition. Works were carried out with a conservation focus to preserve historic nature of the original building fabric. The project works involved:
- Essential stonework repairs and repointing
- The overhaul of existing traditional sash and casement windows by draught proofing and returning to full operation
- The decoration of external timber finishes; windows, doors, replacement of defective roof finishing including slate, lead and felt and the overhaul of rainwater goods.
A similar project was completed to 5-13 Professors Square in 2017 which successfully returned these buildings to a wind and watertight condition and returned windows into an operational state.
Project Benefits
- Improved student satisfaction:
Extensive modern refurbishment to provide a facility capable of supporting quality research work - Improved staff satisfaction:
Improved teaching facilities and resources for staff
Improved facilities increase the quality of work produced and attracts increased grants/ funding opportunities - Sustainability
Replacement of curtain walling and roof elements with more efficient services will reduce carbon emissions - Reduced maintenance
New more efficient fabric and services will require less maintenance
Construction Start Date: July 2022
Construction End Date: December 2023
Project Costs: £5,600,000
Themes Addressed by Project:
Custodianship, Sustainability, Accessibility, Learning & Teaching, People, Space, Staff & Student Experience
Project Team:
Project Manager: Lynsey Paterson
Clerk of Works: Derek Johnston
Lead Advisor: Turner Townsend
Contractor: Clark Contracts
