University of Liverpool Management School

University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool Management School extension increased student capacity by 450 places, incorporating advanced information technology to enhance learning environments. Working closely with the Management School, architects, and the University's Senior Project Manager, Sutcliffe contributed to the design and development of additional space for both students and staff.

Management School
At a glance

What we delivered

  • Part of the team for the £7.5M management school extension
  • Increased student capacity by 450 places
  • Designed insitu reinforced concrete frame with a large open plan lecture theatre
  • Created a slender aesthetic link bridge between the existing and new buildings using steelwork
  • Modelled historic basements accurately to mitigate risk
  • Ensured piled foundation solution avoided site delays

University of Liverpool Management School

Sutcliffe provided Civil and Structural Engineering services for the £7.5M Management School Extension at the University of Liverpool. The project involved increasing the learning capacity by 450 places and equipping all rooms with advanced Information Technology to support enhanced educational opportunities.

Our role included designing and detailing an insitu reinforced concrete frame for the new structure, which featured a large open plan lecture theatre. The design of the link bridge connecting the existing building to the new extension utilised steelwork to achieve a slender and modern aesthetic.

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Project challenges

To address site-specific challenges, we accurately modelled the extent of historic basements, allowing us to design a piled foundation solution that mitigated potential delays. Sutcliffe worked collaboratively with the Management School, architects, and the University’s Senior Project Manager to ensure the successful integration of the new extension with existing facilities.

Contractor:ULCCO
Architect:Austin Smith Lord
Contract Value:£7.5m
Start Date:August 2014
Completion Date:August 2016