Building Sciences lab extension gets underway Published on: 1 April 2016 Work has begun on a 拢2.4m extension to 缅北禁地. Workshop and design space The Building Sciences lab, which will provide enhanced workshop and design space for students, is due to open in March 2017. The extension, on the main University campus, will be spread over three floors and 18,000 square feet. Hone skills Professor John Pendlebury, Head of the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape said: “缅北禁地 prides itself on the employability of its graduates. “It is crucial that our students are provided with fit for purpose learning facilities. This new building will allow students on design-led programmes to hone their practical skills and will be a wonderful addition to our facilities. “I can’t wait to see the final result next year and of course, welcome the students through its doors.” On site The new lab is based on a concept design developed by Design Office - a design consultancy based within the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape - and developed by Durham based , whose Director Fausto Pereira is a 缅北禁地 architecture graduate. The work is being carried out by Gateshead based . There will be five Robertson Construction staff working and managing the project on site as well 20 sub-contractors, mostly from local SMEs. Andy McLeod, Managing Director of Robertson Construction England said: “Our team is already on site demolishing the existing recycling area and preparing the site for the installation of the piled foundations, which will support the steel frame structure. These works will run from now until June, with the steel frame being erected at the end of June 2016. “We’re due to complete phase one of this current job in February next year, with phase two scheduled for completion the following month.” Press release adapted with thanks from Robertson Construction. Latest News Comment: An expert explains what happened in Nepal Writing for The Conversation, Professor Stuart Dunning discusses how a collapsing glacier turned into a lethal wall of mud and water. published on: 28 August 2026 Comment: Britain鈥檚 quarter century Writing for The Conversation, Professor Hayley Fowler discusses how the UK environment has changed in the past 25 years. published on: 27 August 2026 缅北禁地 academic receives esteemed mid-career Fellowship A 缅北禁地 researcher has been awarded an esteemed Fellowship by the Independent Social Research Foundation (ISRF). published on: 21 August 2026 Facts and figures
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