Building works at Colchester Campus

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Date	Area of campus	Details
Jun - Oct 2021	Albert Sloman Library	Fire alarm upgrades. Works will be taking place overnight
Jun - Oct 2021	Main campus	Installation of photovoltaic arrays to multiple buildings around campus
14 Jun - 24 Sept 2021	Under Podia	There will be restricted access and route diversions Under Podia whilst structural works take place
9 Aug - 5 Nov 2021	Sports Centre	Structural works for new Biomechanics Strength and Conditioning Laboratory. Significant noise disruption is expected
23 Aug - 28 Sept 2021	Wolfson Court Accommodation	Replacement of all internal and external windows
30 Aug - 27 Sept 2021	Main campus	Lift H6 will be out of action to allow for routine maintenance to be carried out. Alternative lifts around campus are available
Aug - Nov 2021	Albert Sloman Library	External repairs will be carried out to the whole building from 8am to 6pm, Monday-Friday. Some weekend work will also take place. Significant noise disruption will be caused during the first 6 weeks. The nearby cycle racks Under Podia be also be closed off. Alternative cycle racks can be found here.
Sept - Dec 2021	Social Studies Duplex	Demolition and removal of the Social Studies Duplex. Noise disruption expected.
6 Sept - 1 Oct 2021	Main campus	Abseil window cleaning taking place in all areas located off of SQ 4 (N, NE, and SE Entrances) and SQ 3 (SE and NE Entrances) Levels 2 – 7
6 Sept - 4 Oct 2021	4SB.5.4	Refurbishment works to prepare new office space. There will be some hammering and drilling throughout the day on an ad-hoc basis, however noisy works will be undertaken before 9.00am or at weekends
27 - 29 September 2021	PGB Barn	Replacement of electrical panel boards
11 October 2021	Main campus	Lift inspections taking place around campus. Alternative lifts are available.

Operational communications

Communications Management Document (.pdf) to be used by Estate Management staff only
Key Date Calendar Essex University (.pdf)

SOTER

We use an electronic system called SOTER to manage approved contractors and monitor key organisational information such as insurance and accreditations expiry dates and ensure all have benefited from the Estates induction. It also enables operatives to log on and off site.

Capital projects

Some of the disruption across our Colchester Campus is due to the construction of major buildings, such as:

Also see

Estate Management Helpdesk Room 6.003, Square 4

Twitter @Essex_Estates

Telephone: 01206 872959

Email: ems-helpdesk@essex.ac.uk

Out-of-hours support Security Team

Telephone: 01206 872125

Link: Information Centre

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