360 Tour: University of Roehampton Digby Stuart Accommodation | The B1M | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

The University of Rampton's new student accommodation was constructed using preab PES panelized construction, improving quality and efficiency.

Key Insights

• 👷 The University of Rampton implemented panelized construction for their new student accommodation, streamlining the construction process.
• 🏗️ Panelized construction involves pre-making building panels off-site in a factory, ensuring higher quality and quicker installation.
• 🧑‍🎓 The construction project started in September 2015 and was completed in March 2021, providing almost 400 bedrooms and additional facilities for students.
• 🏗️ The use of preab PES panelized construction allowed for the accommodation building to be completed within a reasonable timeframe and with improved quality control.
• 🧑‍🎓 The project is part of the university's master plan to modernize and provide affordable student accommodation options.
• 🏗️ Logistical challenges were faced during construction due to the proximity of other student accommodation buildings and restrictions on working hours.
• 💚 The new student accommodation features two different types of roofs, including a conference area roof and green roofs.

Transcript

hi guys welcome to the bm's first 360 degree video we are here at the University of rampton in Southwest London to have a look at their new 28 million student accommodation project which is being built by Osborne don't forget to have a look around all the different angles as we walk through you can use your finger or tilt your phone if you're on mo... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: What is panelized construction?

Panelized construction involves pre-making building panels off-site and then transporting and installing them on the building site. This method improves efficiency, quality control, and speeds up the construction process.

Q: How many panels were installed per day?

On average, around six panels were installed per day. The size of the panels varied, with the largest weighing about 14 tons and the smallest about 4 tons.

Q: How long did the construction project take?

The construction project started in September 2015 and was completed in March 2021, taking approximately five and a half years.

Q: What facilities are included in the new student accommodation?

The new student accommodation includes almost 400 bedrooms, bathroom pods, accessible bedrooms, normal bedrooms, and a conference suite for conference guests.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The new student accommodation at the University of Rampton is being built using panelized construction, with panels pre-made off-site in a factory in Belgium.

• The panels were transported to the site and lifted onto the building with a crane, with an average of six panels installed per day.

• The construction project started in September 2015 and was completed in March 2021, with almost 400 bedrooms and various facilities, including accessible bedrooms and a conference suite.