Case Study

University of Leeds, Summer Works 2019 – 2021

Sector

Leeds

Location

2019 - 2021

Project Duration

560,000

Project Value

2021

Year Completed

A three-phased refurbishment scheme undertaken between 2019 – 2021 on all the on-campus student accommodation in Leeds. A total of 621 bedrooms, 16 kitchens 213 bathrooms and 66 corridors, renovated over a three-year period during the summer.

Harris Evolution were appointed as the Principal Contractor acting as the Site Manager and Project Manager whilst the clients design team provided interior proposals and developed scheme specifications and drawings.

Each phase was completed within a 7 – 8-week window, during the quieter summer seasons. Extensive planning was required to ensure the works where delivered to a high standard within a short time frame ready for each, new, academic year. This was particularly challenging during summer works 2020 – 2021, which were completed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite the ongoing travel restrictions and additional social distancing requirements, each phase was delivered on time and within budget. The dated interior was successfully overhauled, transforming the buildings into contemporary student accommodation blocks.

Only local labour was used for this project providing job opportunities within the local area. Local suppliers and subcontractors were also used wherever possible.

To limit any potential environmental degradation, waste management was procured out to reputable companies that aimed to recycle most of the waste produced on site. In addition, water waste from site was also carefully managed to minimise pollution and water-based paints were used as a greener alternative to oil-based paints.

  • Summer Works 2019 – The refurbishment of eight student accommodation blocks. Works included the full decorations and new flooring of 318 bedrooms across as well as the refresh of communal areas and stairways.
  • Summer Works 2020 – The renovation of eight student accommodation blocks. A total of 234 bedrooms, 156 bathrooms and 20 corridors, stairways and lobbies were redecorated and re-carpeted during an 8-week period. A further six kitchens were removed and replaced, including new flooring and redecoration
  • Summer Works 2021 – A continuation of 2020 summer works involving the redecoration and re-carpeting of 69 bedrooms, 57 bathrooms, 5 kitchen refreshes and 22 corridors, lobbies and reception areas across five student accommodation blocks. A further 4 kitchens were also removed and replaced including new flooring and redecoration. The project also involved an LED replacement across a large student accommodation block to improve energy efficiency for the building.

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