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The latest news and developments from the Estates and Facilities Management teams.

3 December 2021

Removal of rear building at former Henderson’s Relish building

Following the recent adverse weather, a building to the rear of the former Henderson’s Relish building has suffered structural damage and needs to be taken down immediately.

26 November 2021

Our Concourse wins another industry award

The redeveloped Concourse that provides essential connectivity within the University of Sheffield’s campus has been honoured with a sixth industry award.

Provost and Deputy VC Gill Valentine trowels off a vessel of concrete on the top of the Social Sciences building — Prof Gill Valentine, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, trowels off a vessel of concrete with (L-R) Prof Mike Hounslow; Evie Croxford, SU president; and Keith Lilley, Director of Estates and Facilities Management

9 August 2021

Social Sciences building reaches new heights

To celebrate reaching the highest point on the new Social Sciences Hub building, a small delegation from the University and constructor BAM gathered for a topping out ceremony.

Staff received the Secured By Design award outside Factory 2050 — Lee Parker (Deputy Security Operations Manager), Richard Yates (Head of Security) and Ryan Diver (Head of the IMG Group, Factory 2050)

5 August 2021

Clear way forward for security at Factory 2050

The distinctive Factory 2050 building, at the heart of the University of Sheffield Innovation District, is an exceptional facility. However, the glass curtain wall exterior has made security design for the building more complex.

A photo of the arts tower in front of a tree

Tree works across campus

Anderson’s Tree Care are conducting some tree works on our behalf, across a variety of locations on campus from 9 August.

19 July 2021

Ash tree inspection near Firth Court

26 May 2021

Tree works at Endcliffe accommodation

On 21 May, our tree contractors from Acme Arb will be working at Endcliffe student residences to carry out minor tree work to maintain a clear line of sight for our CCTV cameras.

20 May 2021

Crown reduction on tree close to Arthur Willis Environment Centre

Sheffield Tree Works will be carrying out crown reduction on a mature sycamore on Friday 21 May 2021.

17 May 2021

Understanding your experiences of Security Services

Help us achieve Secured Environments accreditation by completing this survey.

28 April 2021