Project Milestones

This is currently how the project milestones look. Milestones are subject to change as the project and programme develop.

Current Programme   
Winter 2011 Completion of shell and core retail and catering areas in Forum building for fit-out (Section 2)                   
December 2011 Main Library Level 0 Refurbishment complete (Section 5)
Spring 2012 Forum Target completion date (Section 6)

Completed  
October 2007 - February 2008 Desktop research, fact finding visits, focus groups, appointment of project manager and quantity surveyor 
February 2008 Scoping Conference
May 2008 Issue draft design brief for review and comment
July 2008 Design brief finalised for design competition
September 2008 Design Competition Presentations Stage 1 (5 shortlisted Design Teams)
October 2008 Design Competition Presentations Stage 2 (2 shortlisted Design Teams)
November 2008 Appoint Concept Design Team
May 2009 Planning Application Submission (revised date)
July 2009 3 Contractors shortlisted in competitive dialogue process
August 2009 Enabling works commence
September 2009 Planning permission granted (subject to 13 week planning period)
26th February 2010 Contractor tender return (for review by UoE)
29th March 2010 Main contractors start on site
12th July 2010 Commencement of Main Library refurb works
7th January 2011 Main Library Level -1 Refurbishment complete (Section 3) 
Expected July 2011           University Reception and Piazza target completion date (Section 1)
15th July 2011 Main Library Level +1 Refurbishment complete (Section 4)