University of York

This important programme was implemented across five ‘live’ buildings, including the University’s fully operational Biology block and incorporated both the enhancement and reinstatement of fire compartmentation seals within each block, following a rolling fire risk assessment programme.

Rhodar appointed an experienced site team to carry out the works, which included a dedicated Contract Manager, one Site Supervisor and two Site Operatives, all who lived within a 20-mile radius of the University.  Our site team worked Monday to Friday, 9-5, as weekend working was not permitted.

The works were carried out whilst the buildings remained live and occupied, therefore, establishing a good working relationship and clear communication channels with the University and building manager was important to minimise disruption as far as possible to students and university staff.

Due to the building remaining live throughout the works, Rhodar clearly segregated our walkways and transit routes.  Diversions were put in place for the building users with clear and appropriate signage displayed to ensure our working areas were never breached.

Working hand in hand with the University’s Estates Management Team, we also delivered a series of Passive Fire Protection (PFP) Seminar Workshops to circa 200 staff, covering the fundamentals of PFP, the materials and systems used, along with guidance on best practice PFP delivery.