We are delighted with the final results of our most recent project at the University of Glasgow. We have been working on the refurbishment of Level 8 at the Rankine Building at Oakfield Road, Glasgow.
The project involved the refurbishment of a select number of areas on Level 8. The vision was to reoccupy the level with a mix of academic workspace, technician-style labs, and shared workspaces.
Over time, the use of buildings and their requirements change, so these improvements were to better use the space in accordance with current demands. Of course, the rest of the building and the adjacent spaces on Level 8 were still in use, so all the work had to be completed while keeping these areas functioning as usual.
It was a comprehensive upgrade, starting with work in the corridors, including the replacement of doors and door infills, fire barrier infills above ceilings, and all decoration work.
In the Tech Labs and Workspaces, we carefully dismantled and set aside all laboratory benching, refurbished the UPVC windows, many of which had previously been inoperable, and formed door infills, door replacements and a new meeting space. We also repaired/renewed floor coverings. Following this, we completed the boxing in of services, decoration work and redistribution of lab furniture, then a thorough cleaning, sanitisation, and certification exercise.
With regard to Mechanical and Electrical, we undertook new small-power and data rerouting works, executed containment alterations, installed new lighting, including emergency lighting, and installed a Salto door access control system.
The result is a reimagined space that is much more functional and better suited to the University department’s current needs.
Speaking about the work, Taylor and Fraser’s Construction Director, Angus MacInnes, said: “We’re delighted with the final results on Level 8 at the Rankine Building. Working in an occupied, daily-use building always presents additional challenges. However, our team are familiar with it and understands the need to keep the building operable and safe at all times.
“The finished space looks great and is now being appreciated by the University staff and students, who can now make much better use of the area. It’s a credit to the University of Glasgow that they understand the need to optimise space and that they have a programme of continuous improvement across their whole estate.”
