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10/08/2023
Morgan Sindall Begins Work On New Veterinary School
Morgan Sindall Construction's North West team has announced the start of construction of a new veterinary school on behalf of University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).
The project, which entails the partial refurbishment of a current building and the creation of the four-storey structure on UCLan's Preston Campus, will support the education of students from diverse backgrounds to excel in the study and practice of veterinary medicine and animal science courses.
When complete, the nearly 50,000 square feet School will provide a state-of-the-art centre of learning for students studying a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the veterinary and animal sciences.
The new building, which is being built to universal accessibility standards to ensure that students with a range of learning needs are supported, will include several purpose-built training amenities, including high-specification anatomical skills laboratories, simulated operating theatres, diagnostic suites and pharmacies, microscopy labs, dental rooms and immersive teaching facilities.
As part of the project, elements of the already existing Greenbank Building will be refurbished to include a dedicated area for kennels, the installation of new simulated consultation rooms and a physiotherapy suite.
Incorporating the School's strong 'one health' ethos and integration of sustainability goals, the new development aims to qualify for a BREEAM Excellent rating.
Morgan Sindall, renowned for its Intelligent Solutions approach, has successfully collaborated with expert supply chain partners to embrace innovative Modern Methods of Construction, notably the use of delta beams within the new build structural frame. This solution will significantly reduce embodied carbon within the building and accelerate the project timeline to ensure the timely opening of the School.
It is the latest collaboration between the university and Morgan Sindall following the JB Firth forensic science building, completed in 2011.
Richard Potts, Area Director, Morgan Sindall Construction, said: "We're incredibly pleased to continue our long-standing relationship with UCLan through the new Veterinary School project. Our team has been working collaboratively with UCLan through the preconstruction stage to develop Intelligent Solutions that will enhance the learning environment and enable the university to be more sustainable.
"We are thrilled to be contributing to economic growth and the advancement of veterinary practitioners within Lancashire, as well as helping to make the University and its community an increasingly attractive place to live, work and study."
Professor Graham Baldwin, UCLan Vice-Chancellor, said: "It is fantastic to see spades in the ground and building work start on creating our technologically advanced School of Veterinary Medicine.
"As Lancashire's only Vet School, it will play a major role in developing the veterinary practitioners and leaders of the future and supporting economic growth in the north.
"Morgan Sindall has a very impressive track record of delivering inspirational and attractive learning environments at universities across the country so we are looking forward to working together."
The project, which entails the partial refurbishment of a current building and the creation of the four-storey structure on UCLan's Preston Campus, will support the education of students from diverse backgrounds to excel in the study and practice of veterinary medicine and animal science courses.
When complete, the nearly 50,000 square feet School will provide a state-of-the-art centre of learning for students studying a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the veterinary and animal sciences.
The new building, which is being built to universal accessibility standards to ensure that students with a range of learning needs are supported, will include several purpose-built training amenities, including high-specification anatomical skills laboratories, simulated operating theatres, diagnostic suites and pharmacies, microscopy labs, dental rooms and immersive teaching facilities.
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As part of the project, elements of the already existing Greenbank Building will be refurbished to include a dedicated area for kennels, the installation of new simulated consultation rooms and a physiotherapy suite.
Incorporating the School's strong 'one health' ethos and integration of sustainability goals, the new development aims to qualify for a BREEAM Excellent rating.
Morgan Sindall, renowned for its Intelligent Solutions approach, has successfully collaborated with expert supply chain partners to embrace innovative Modern Methods of Construction, notably the use of delta beams within the new build structural frame. This solution will significantly reduce embodied carbon within the building and accelerate the project timeline to ensure the timely opening of the School.
It is the latest collaboration between the university and Morgan Sindall following the JB Firth forensic science building, completed in 2011.
Richard Potts, Area Director, Morgan Sindall Construction, said: "We're incredibly pleased to continue our long-standing relationship with UCLan through the new Veterinary School project. Our team has been working collaboratively with UCLan through the preconstruction stage to develop Intelligent Solutions that will enhance the learning environment and enable the university to be more sustainable.
"We are thrilled to be contributing to economic growth and the advancement of veterinary practitioners within Lancashire, as well as helping to make the University and its community an increasingly attractive place to live, work and study."
Professor Graham Baldwin, UCLan Vice-Chancellor, said: "It is fantastic to see spades in the ground and building work start on creating our technologically advanced School of Veterinary Medicine.
"As Lancashire's only Vet School, it will play a major role in developing the veterinary practitioners and leaders of the future and supporting economic growth in the north.
"Morgan Sindall has a very impressive track record of delivering inspirational and attractive learning environments at universities across the country so we are looking forward to working together."
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