New Science Building: Construction On Campus Begins
Construction work has begun on the new Science Building, with the building site set up and foundation work set to begin at the end of the month.
The Science Building, which will occupy the area around the John Bowyer building and replace car park 5, is a move by the university to expand the space and infrastructure available to science students. It was green-lighted in the winter of 2014 through the approval of a sizeable £5 million grant, awarded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England.
Construction company Osborne have been awarded the contract. Their CEO, Andy Steele: “We are delighted to have been awarded this contract. It is a prestigious and challenging project, and collaboration at all stages will be a key factor in successful delivery.”
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