Case Study
Client: UCL (University College London)
Project Manager: Jarvis Accommodation Services
Quantity Surveyor: Jarvis Accommodation Services
Structural Engineer: Gyoury Self
Principal Contractor: Stonewest
Project Overview
This Brick and Terracotta building in a cruciform shape opened in 1906, designed by the same architect as the National History Museum, Alfred Waterhouse. Scaffold was erected to two facades to carry out a detailed condition survey to determine the extent of the works. Following successful completion, Stonewest was awarded a second phase of work.
Works Involved
- Erection of scaffold to access all facades
- Condition inspection of the brick and terracotta
- Repairs and redecoration of previously painted wood and metal windows
- Inspection, replacement or repair plus redecoration of rainwater goods
- Repairs, replacement of brick and terra cotta
- Repointing of brickwork and terra cotta
- Removal of vegetation from gutters and downpipes and subsequent repairs to same
- Asphalt repairs and replacement
- Re-glazing of broken windows panes
- Replacement of the windows to the 2nd floor of the entrance “pod”
- Replacement of flagpole
- Cleaning of the moats to all elevations and entrance “pod” plus localised areas of where algae or vegetation was present
- Replacement of damaged bird deterrent wires and netting and general upgrade of the overall system
- Replacement of damaged or missing slate
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