Noise disruption outside PCI building

Last updated on 14 August 2023

On 1-2 August there will be noise disruption during site investigation works at the front of the PCI building.

The works include both hand dug trial holes and boreholes with short bursts of noise over a 2-3 hour period across both days.

Nosie disruption on campus

Services to be interrupted

All emergency and general access routes to adjacent properties will remain open for the duration of the works. Contractor presence including two vehicles will be in the vicinity for the duration of the works.

Some minor footpath diversions may be in place throughout the course of the works. Below is a plan which identifies the area of work.

Effects of this interruption

Noise disruption and contractor presence within the area.  

For enquiries please contact: Adam Ives
Mobile: 07864 802 762
Email: a.ives@leeds.ac.uk

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or email: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused. 

Electrical shutdown on campus

Last updated on 14 August 2023

On Wednesday 26 July at 6am there will be a two hour electrical shutdown which may impact a number of buildings connected to the Clarendon Building LV Substation.

 

Buildings due to be impacted:

  • 0192 Michael Marks Building
  • 0172 Charles Thackrah Building
  • 0173 Clarendon Building
  • 0176 Maurice Keyworth Building
  • 0178 St Wilfred’s Chapel

Services to be interrupted

Power will be isolated for circa 2hr maximum whilst the contractor completes essential metering works, alongside the annual LV maintenance within the substation. 

Effects of this interruption

During this period there will be loss of power and lighting to the buildings. It is recommended that all building occupants ensure any equipment is operational once energised, as this may have tripped during the shutdown. Any issues post shutdown can be reported via the Estates helpdesk.

 

For enquiries please contact: Jason Jutha
Mobile: 07595 063 053
Email: j.jutha@leeds.ac.uk

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or email: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused. 

Heating and hot water on campus

Last updated on 26 July 2023

On Saturday 22 July from 4am to 12pm there will be isolation of steam to campus to carry out repairs on steam and condense pipework.

Services to be interrupted

Heating, domestic hot water and steam supplied autoclaves.

Effects of this interruption

There will be no heating to steam supplied buildings except for the CEU building. Autoclaves will be unusable for the duration of the works. All buildings will have no hot water unless they have backup systems

 

For enquiries please contact: David Johnston

Contact Telephone No: 0113 343 5997
Mobile: 07946 004 835
Email: ESMECHANICAL@leeds.ac.uk

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or email: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused. 

Electrical shutdown in Cromer Terrace Fitness Studio

Last updated on 26 July 2023

On Wednesday 19 July at 8am there will be a two hour electrical shutdown that will affect power to Cromer Terrace Fitness Studio (Gym).

Services to be interrupted

Power will be isolated for circa 2hr maximum whilst the contractor completes essential metering works.

Effects of this interruption

During this period there will be loss of power and lighting to the building. It is recommended that all building occupants ensure any equipment is operational once energised, as this may have tripped during the shutdown. Any issues post shutdown can be reported via the Estates helpdesk. 

 

For enquiries please contact: Jason Jutha
Mobile: 07595 063 053
Email: j.jutha@leeds.ac.uk

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or email: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused. 

Cold water in the Great Hall and Baines Wing

Last updated on 19 July 2023

On Saturday 22 July from 7am to 4pm there will be a shutdown of the mains cold water service feeding the Great Hall and Baines Wing. This is due to two new water meters being installed.

Services to be interrupted

Mains cold water.

Effects of this interruption

Loss of the mains cold water service throughout both buildings. No running water to WC’s, wash hand basins or cleaners sinks.

 

For enquiries please contact: Robert Bradley
Mobile: 07469 798 140
Email: r.bradley@leeds.ac.uk

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or email: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused. 

Power supply at Lyddon Hall

Last updated on 26 July 2023

On Wednesday 19 July at 8am there will be a two hour electrical shutdown at Lyddon Hall which will affect power to Lyddon Hall and Lyddon Hall Laundry supplies on the day.

Services to be interrupted

Power will be isolated for circa 2hr maximum whilst the contractor completes essential metering works.

Effects of this interruption

During this period there will be loss of power to the buildings. It is recommended that all building occupants ensure any equipment is operational once energised as this may have tripped during the shutdown. Any issues post shutdown can be reported via the Estates helpdesk.

 

For enquiries please contact: Jason Jutha
Mobile:07595 063 053
Email: j.jutha@leeds.ac.uk

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or email: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused.

 

 

Restricted access to Laidlaw Library

Last updated on 14 August 2023

On Saturday 29 July from 10:30am-12:00pm there will be restricted access to the Laidlaw Library due to repairs.

Services to be interrupted

Limited access via the front doors.

Effects of this interruption

Occupants will need to access the building via alternative entry/exit routes. The exit may still be used in case of emergencies only.

Repairs will be done on the high level parapet coping stone.

 

For enquiries please contact: Adam Ives
Mobile: 07864 802 762
Email: a.ives@leeds.ac.uk

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or email: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Adam Ives standing in front of the Sir William Henry Bragg Building

Ten minutes with Adam Ives

Last updated on 20 September 2023

Meet Adam Ives, Senior Project Manager in the Capital Development Team at the University of Leeds. He works on managing all phases of building projects across campus, from appointments through to delivery.

Describe your job in a few sentences

My background is as a Chartered Building Surveyor but more recently I‘ve made the transition into a full time project management role in the Capital Development Team.

I manage building projects across our very diverse property portfolio. Typically this involves appointing and managing design and construction professionals, advising and delivering on procurement strategy and managing the construction and delivery phase of a project through to completion.

I’ve been at the University for nearly seven years and really enjoy building relationships with academic, operational and senior colleagues who we have supported to deliver a large number of projects to improve our estate for the students and staff who use it.

Tell us about a current project

I’m working on several specialist laboratory refurbishment schemes which means managing specialist professionals and suppliers to ensure that spaces are fit for purposes to meet the University’s research objectives.

One of these, in the Sir William Henry Bragg Building, involves installing an electromagnetic shielded chamber to house two microscopes.

The design team are working closely with the microscope manufacturers to ensure the area is fit for purpose and meets strict electromagnetic and anti-vibration criteria.

The lab is very close to other sensitive research laboratories so  great care has been taken to design out any interference between the two.

What aspects of your work do you think are the most important to people at the University (staff/students) ?

For our staff and students to perform to their best, they need facilities which allow this to happen. My position allows me to directly change our physical estate, across the campus, which in turn provides an environment which is fit for purpose and allows people to achieve their potential.

I’m a small piece of a big team of professionals whose varying disciplines allows us to make a difference so that our students and staff can achieve their potential. I’m very proud of that.   

What do you like most about your job?

No two days  are the same and the fast-paced environment challenges me with a wide variety of problems – every day is a school day!

I get the opportunity to work on complex and innovative projects that are very varied, and  that is difficult to find in other sectors. And I love that we are supporting the next generation of thinkers and doers with our work. I find that very rewarding.

Tell us about a project you are particularly proud of

A highlight has definitely been the extensive refurbishment and remodelling of the Brotherton Library Special Collections Research Suite including the John Bedford Room.

The scheme completed in early 2022 and the work was done during the pandemic –  which presented a unique and challenging set of constraints – but the finished space looks and feels fantastic. They now have a modern work area which been sympathetic to the adjacent grade two listed Brotherton Reading Room, and the overall effect is stunning.

Part of the scheme included the installation of a large mezzanine floor, with feature windows, which repurposes existing atrium space to provide much needed research space for the library.

The team effort from our external design consultants, main contractor, internal operational stakeholders and faculty colleagues resulted in an enjoyable project which delivered a space that everyone should be proud of.

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Water supply in the Worsley Building

Last updated on 26 July 2023

On Saturday 8 July and Sunday 9 July there will be issues with the water supply in the Worsley Building.

Services to be interrupted

No cold water to levels 3 to 8 but cold water on levels 9, 10 and 11. No hot water to all levels from 6am on Saturday 8th July till 2pm on Sunday 9th July.

Effects of this interruption

Toilets will not flush on levels 3 to 8 and there will be no running water to levels 3 to 8.

 

For enquiries please contact: Lee Bedford
Mobile: 07932 947 151
Email: wsdltb@leeds.ac.uk

 

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or email: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Ventilation in Roger Stevens

Last updated on 14 August 2023

From Friday 7 July to Monday 31 July between the hours of 8am to 5pm there will be no ventilation to lecture theatres in the Roger Stevens Building.

Services to be interrupted

Replacement ventilation fan and re-balancing of ventilation systems.

Effects of this interruption

No extract ventilation to Lecture Theatres.

 

For enquiries please contact: Tony Peace
Mobile: 07958 100 162
Email: T.peace@leeds.ac.uk

 

If the above member of staff is unavailable, you have any general queries about our services, please contact the Estate Services Helpdesk on 0113 343 5555 or email: eshelp@leeds.ac.uk

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused.