We are thrilled to be appointed as Quality Site Inspectors on behalf of our existing client, Pulse Consult, on two major projects for the University of Leicester – Percy Gee Building and Brookfield Campus re-development.
With works having commenced on site in April 2018 with an imminent completion date, our M&E Clerk of Works is working tenaciously on site at the Percy Gee Building to oversee quality workmanship ready for the anticipated occupation of the end client, University of Leicester, to occupy the redeveloped building in Spring 2020.
Named after H. Percy Gee (1874 – 1962), a director of local shoe firm Stead & Simpson who was an early benefactor and promoter of the university, the building benefited from an award-winning transformation between 2008 – 2011. Now with a contract value of £13.9M, the latest works involve partial demolition, refurbishment and extension of the existing Student Union Building’s eastern west wing to improve and double the amount of social learning space for students.
Students will benefit from a brand-new spacious food court, alternative facilities and high-quality multi-use spaces.
The Brookfield Campus Redevelopment, the new name for the business school, will see the historic 19th century Brookfield House on London Road brought back to life with a modern twist. The works valued at £8.7M will involve the demolition of an existing 20th century extension, refurbishment of the of the historic house to support teaching and learning at the new state-of-the-art business School with the new lecture theatre and seminar rooms.
As part of the Stoneygate Conservation area, the University have taken the necessary steps to ensure that the building and works are carefully designed and responded to in a sympathetic and sensitive way, with our Quality Site Inspector being the ‘eyes and ears’ on site.
Hickton Consultants provide Quality Site Inspection services throughout all stages of construction to oversee quality aspects and have a wealth of educational experience having worked on vast amounts of University, College and School projects nationwide. To speak to a member of our dedicated team about any new enquiries please call 01226 743959 or visit www.hicktion.co.uk
