The building work behind the GCW
Work will begin on Enterprise@Lincoln, the University of Lincoln’s newest building, in the week commencing 10 November 2008.
Located between Sparkhouse Studios and the GCW University Library, the new building will be a physical hub for the University’s enterprise and employer engagement activity.
This state of the art, sustainable building will:
- Provide a gateway for the University’s employer engagement services
- Support the creation of higher skilled jobs
- Increase the number of new start businesses in Lincolnshire
- Provide space for expanding ventures moving on from Sparkhouse
- Provide the facilities to increase and improve knowledge transfer from the University.
The project, which has been part-funded by the East Midlands Development Agency (emda) and Lincolnshire Enterprise, is expected to take 46 weeks to construct.
The Lindum Group will be the contractors undertaking the work on behalf of the University.
The building has been designed by Stem Architects to:
- Efficiently use campus space by infilling and addressing the river frontage
- Maximise environmental sustainability in many ways including the use of a “green roof” and recycled materials
- Achieve a Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) “Excellent” rating
- Exceed Building Regulations requirements for energy efficiency.
The project is being delivered under the management of the University’s Estates Department.
At certain times during the construction process, staff and students will encounter disruption such as noise and dust. Every effort will be made to keep this to a minimum and staff and students will be supported through the works.
A full health and safety plan has been put in place and ongoing consultation with all stakeholders and neighbours is being carried out.
Construction begins in November 2008. Enterprise@Lincoln opens in Autumn 2009.
Regular updates will be posted throughout the works period at:
