Best value solution for make-over higher education facilities.
Contractor:
Roofing Contractor Cambridge Ltd
Consultant:
Northmores
System Used:
TA-20 Flat Roofing System
The Forum at the historic Jesus College in Cambridge has seen many uses in its life, with its latest transformation delivering a best value solution whilst the College completes significant refurbishment plans.
The Task
Originally a garage for a local car showroom in the town centre, The Forum has most recently been a storage facility until the College began redevelopment of its kitchens in a 12th Century Grade 1 listed building. This provided improved and expanded catering facilities. During the works, the College still needed kitchen and dining facilities, prompting the re-purposing of The Forum.
Northmores Project Management Consultants were contracted by the College to manage the project, designed by Paul Vonberg Architects, to future-proof the building.
The Outcome
“It was a very tricky project. Logistically, being right in central Cambridge, and during COVID, we had to ensure we were rigorous in our safe practice. Fortunately, the new internal design of the Forum meant it was easy to operate a one-way system for any internal workings making good the linings where the rooflights had been and redecorating. From a reroofing perspective too it was complex. The team at Langley devised a practical solution and were always on hand to support us with technical advice if needed.”
Dave Stewart, RCC, Contracts Manager