Heriot Watt University – William Perkins Building, Laser Lab


Project Overview
project name: Heriot Watt University – William Perkins Building, Laser Lab
quantity surveyor: Sweet Group
client: Heriot Watt University
services consultant: Harley Haddow
value: £280K
structural engineer: Will Rudd Davidson
architect: Riach and Hall Architects
main contractor: Taylor and Fraser
This project involved major refurbishment of the Chemistry Laboratories within William Perkins Building consisting of a specialist laser laboratory, offices and large storage area. All of which was carried out in a live operational environment.
Scope of Work
Deliveries had to be carefully managed as the sole access to the site was through a courtyard which is closely monitored as it contained the main chemical storage area for the building, requiring close communication in respect of regular and irregular client deliveries.
- Demolition and site clearance
- Enabling works & Structural alterations
- Installation of fume cupboards and laboratory benching
- External windows and doors
- New internal glazed screens
- New floor coverings and Suspended ceiling finishes throughout
- New decoration throughout
- New Mechanical, air conditioning, electrical and ventilation services
- Creation of office and storage area
- Fire alarm and gas alarm systems installed
- Protection of glass drainage system throughout the works
- New external underground drainage
- External wind shelter