Morgan Sindall Construction has officially begun work on a capital works programme at the University of Leeds campus.
It was announced earlier this year that Morgan Sindall has been appointed to the programme, which will entail refurbishment of existing university spaces and entrances as well as reroofing and cladding works. As part of the project – procured through Procure Partnerships – Morgan Sindall will also create new informal student spaces and upgrade teaching facilities.
The first element of the programme will be the replacement of outdated AV equipment at laboratories within The L.C. Miall Building, which houses the Faculty of Biological Sciences, including research offices and laboratories.
The work, which began during the Easter holidays to minimise disruption, represents the first element of a construction scheme that reflects the university’s commitment to improve its campus, helping to create a world-class teaching environment.
Throughout the build programme Morgan Sindall will deploy its Intelligent Solutions approach, which brings together digital and platform design capabilities with modern construction methods and innovative carbon reduction tools to create unique, sustainable, and inspiring places for its clients.
As part of its delivery of the project, Morgan Sindall will deliver a social value plan that will ensure the project benefits the wider Leeds community. The social value offer will focus on local supply chain and labour, student employment and engagement in education with guest lectures from Morgan Sindall’s team, supply chain and consultants.
Ben Hall, Morgan Sindall’s area director for Yorkshire, said:
“We’re thrilled to be getting started on site at the University of Leeds. As part of this capital works programme, we will be making a series of upgrades to the campus that will enhance the university’s estate. When put together, the work we undertake will help support the university’s vision of delivering an outstanding student experience.”
Other recent projects for Morgan Sindall in Leeds include the Leeds Mathematics School (LMaS), which provides a specialist Post-16, A Level curriculum, with an emphasis on Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences, which completed in 2023. The contractor is currently on site at Leeds City Academy, where it is expanding the campus with a two-storey teaching block extension and a new dining hall to accommodate the growing number of students.
