CIOB Visits Queen’s University To See Capital Development Plans

The Estates Department at Queen’s University Belfast recently hosted a presentation to members of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) on the planned capital development programme for the University’s estate.

The University is a major employer for the construction industry – covering over 60 hectares and 230 buildings, 97 of which are Listed, and £350m is due to be spent on construction projects between 2016 and 2025. The presentation, held on Tuesday 8th November, was followed by tours of two recently completed major construction projects to help give attendees an insight into the types of projects that will be procured in the future. Damien Toner, Director of Estates at Queen’s University, stated: “We are delighted to have been able to welcome CIOB members here today. The University has an ambitious growth strategy. “A fundamental part of it is to ensure that there are first class facilities for staff and students. We need construction professionals and local companies to deliver these projects, so we are very happy to have been able to facilitate a presentation and tour of the estate to promote the projects that companies will be able to tender for.”

Gerard Graham, Chair of CIOB in Ireland’s Northern Centre, added: “This event was really useful for CIOB members as the attendees found out how to compete for new business relating to the planned construction works. “Topics discussed included the need for early contractor involvement on projects, preferred forms of contract, where the projects will be advertised and the requirement for companies to be able to work within occupied buildings.

“On behalf of the CIOB, I would like to thank Damien Toner and the Estates Department at Queen’s University, including the Surveyors who facilitated the tours.” For further information about the CIOB, visit www.ciob.org