Construction work

Tender description

The development will consist of the construction of a six storey Student Hub Building within the university campus adjoining College Road and Gaol Walk, Cork. The building will be used to provide student and administrative services and flexible learning spaces. The gross floor space will be 3 991 m2. The proposed works will involve demolitions, alterations and extensions to the existing Windle Building, the removal of some existing car parking spaces and the provision of new hard and soft landscaping and lighting. The proposed works will also include permanent alterations to the existing main entrance route to the campus from College Road, construction of a new storage shed and temporary dismantling and reinstatement of the Old Gaol Entrance to facilitate access during construction. The Proposed new UCC Student Hub will integrate the Student Support model providing (a) Student Learning- Flexible learning spaces, formal small group shared learning spaces and informal social learning spaces in a technology rich environment; (b) Student Development and Employability — An integrated student services model in 1 central location fostering new relationships and creating new synergies in support of students' personal development, employability skills development and academic success; (c) Student Administration Services — A one-stop-shop to facilitate more student friendly, accessible and efficient student administrative services. Uniquely the Hub will accommodate in 1 centre these 3 major aspects of the student experience demonstrating their interdependence in providing a holistic education to students. The development will consist of the construction of a six storey Student Hub Building within the university campus adjoining College Road and Gaol Walk, Cork. The building will be used to provide student and administrative services and flexible learning spaces. The gross floor space will be 3 991 m2. The proposed works will involve demolitions, alterations and extensions to the existing Windle Building, the removal of some existing car parking spaces and the provision of new hard and soft landscaping and lighting. The proposed works will also include permanent alterations to the existing main entrance route to the campus from College Road, construction of a new storage shed and temporary dismantling and reinstatement of the Old Gaol Entrance to facilitate access during construction. The proposed development involves the carrying out of works within the curtilage of 2 protected structures: Crawford Observatory and Gates onto Western Road (PS 538) and University College Cork Main Quad (PS 963).