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University of Sheffield ICOSS building exterior following recladding works

ICOSS recladding, University of Sheffield

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Summary

Sector
Higher Education
Value
£1.3m
Location
Sheffield
Status
Completed
Customer
University of Sheffield
Completion
December 2023
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Non-combustible anodised aluminium cladding for a key campus building

Robertson completed a significant recladding project at The Interdisciplinary Centre of the Social Sciences (ICOSS) building on the University of Sheffield city centre campus.

1,850 m2

building

5

floors

Construction works

Construction works involved the removal of existing cladding panels and their replacement with new, non-combustible anodized aluminium cladding panels. Window replacement was also undertaken where required as part of this project. Unforeseen fire compartmentation issues were addressed promptly by Robertson, collaborating with Building Control and the University.

Logistical challenges and solutions

Logistical challenges due to limited access, the footprint of the site, and the city centre location, were overcome through co-ordination of deliveries and effective management of the high pedestrian traffic. Our project compound at the University of Sheffield Sustainable Aviation Fuels site was used for storage of materials.

Logistical challenges and solutions

Logistical challenges due to limited access, the footprint of the site, and the city centre location, were overcome through co-ordination of deliveries and effective management of the high pedestrian traffic. Our project compound at the University of Sheffield Sustainable Aviation Fuels site was used for storage of materials.

Quality and safety standards

The project maintained high standards of quality and safety with early coordination and regular communication with building occupants, subcontractors and the university.  The project highlighted the benefits of a collaborative approach and the need for thorough preconstruction planning prior to commencing works on site.

Route to market: Procure Partnerships framework

The project was secured through the Procure Partnerships framework, a specialist in new build construction and refurbishment projects for the public sector across England.