UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | 9 NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD


9

NORTHUMBERLAND

ROAD

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

OFFICE REFURBISHMENT

PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR

£600,000

19 Weeks

JCT MINOR WORKS CONTRACT WITH CONTRACTORS DESIGN

REFURBISHMENT OF VICTORIAN VILLA TO OFFICES

ASSIX completed works to renovate the interior and exterior of this detached Victorian villa on Northumberland Road, which provides new office space for the University of Sheffield.

ASSIX were appointed on an open-book basis during the early stages of project design to help streamline the project duration and achieve the earliest handover date. ASSIX worked with the client team to develop an agreed cost plan with procurement in stages as the scope was finalised. This also included ongoing investigations into the building’s condition and dealing quickly with issues such as failing floor joists, walls, and ceilings by highlighting issues to the client team and acting quickly to progress remedial works. Our specialist sub-contractors completed the detailed mechanical, electrical & plumbing designs.

Assix are pleased to have successfully carried out this fast-track project for the University of Sheffield with a constantly changing scope of works showing our flexible and proactive approach. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the University and their project management teams.

In summary, the works included the following:

  • Internal demolition and strip out.

  • Carpentry works to repair roofs, floors & partition wall timbers as identified during the works.

  • Drylining and plastering works to walls & ceilings.

  • Fire protection works to steelworks.

  • Various structural repairs such as helibar and RSJ install.

  • Screeding & DPM.

  • Window Repairs.

  • Mechanical & Electrical Works to upgrade to current standards for office accommodation.

  • New kitchenettes.

  • New WC’s & IPS.

  • Decoration Works Throughout.

  • Soft Flooring Works Throughout.

  • New Fire Door Installations.

  • Second fix joinery works with decorative skirtings, architraves etc.

  • Window Blinds & Window Film.

  • Ceramic Tiling.

Assix are pleased to have successfully carried out this complex project for the University of Sheffield. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the University and their project management teams.