“THE OPENING OF THE LEARNING COMMONS IS A FANTASTIC EXAMPLE OF WHAT CAN BE ACHIEVED THROUGH COLLABORATIVE WORK ACROSS THE UNIVERSITY. THE FACILITIES THAT HAVE BEEN CREATED FOR OUR STUDENTS ARE UNDOUBTEDLY AMONGST THE BEST IN THE UK” UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER LIBRARIAN
Project Manager and Contract Administrator for a 5000sqm state of the art centre to provide a student learning hub based on latest integrated technologies.
The new building utilised an existing retained frame, a £2.5M enabling contract included asbestos removal and demolition of a 28 storey tower block. The new building achieved a BREEAM Excellent rating and is surrounded by listed buildings. Total project value £20M. Boasting more than 1,000 flexible study spaces, Alan Gilbert Learning Commons provides an inspiring range of equipment and furnishings for individual and group study.