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Portfolio: Heriot Watt University | Learning & Teaching 24/25

Client: Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

Project Value: £800,000

Project Timescale: 52 Weeks

Architect: Surveying Solutions – Adam Monteith

Quantity Surveyor: Surveying Solutions – Adam Monteith

 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Refurbishment & Fitout of Teaching Spaces throughout the
University Campus.

The Works comprised of the refurbishment of a selection of teaching rooms throughout the academic buildings on the Edinburgh Campus and will include (but not be limited to) new acoustic suspended ceiling systems, renewal of floor coverings, redecoration, installation of DALI compatible lighting and lighting control, and additional provision of power and data to primarily serve improved AV installations which will be carried out separately by the University. 

KEY CHALLENGES

Managing to complete the first batch of rooms after a small lead in period over the summer of 2024.

Co-ordination in a Live Environment.

Material Procurement due to short lead in period.

Developing the Scope of Works as the project progressed to keep in line with the budget.

ADDED VALUE

Experience in working in Live Environments assisted this project massively.

Knowledge of the Campus and strong relationships with incumbent contractors.

Worked extensively with HWU and Surveying Solutions to provide cost effective solutions to problems and issues throughout the project. Also, advising where cost savings could be made by using alternative materials and scope reductions.