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The latest news and developments from the Estates and Facilities Management teams.
image of Firth Court, Sheffield.

Firth Court Turrets Project

We’re carrying our essential repairs to one of the most iconic buildings on campus.
A view of a row of freezers inside a Biosciences lab

Working with the School of Biosciences to save energy

One of our Environmental Project Co-ordinators have led a project for School of Biosciences to cut energy use by optimising its fleet of Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) freezers, achieving energy savings without compromising sample preservation.
An exterior close up view of the Wave

The Wave awarded Social Infrastructure Project of the Year

The University of Sheffield’s newest building, the Wave, has been awarded Social Infrastructure Project of the Year at the British Construction Industry Awards (BCIA).
Student residences

October Tree Works

Details of the tree works taking place across campus this month.
The refurbished concourse on campus. Taken from underneath the concourse, the photo shows the blue neon lights on the ceiling and yellow neon lights around the bottoms of seating areas.

Concourse redevelopment wins top industry award for lighting design

The University of Sheffield’s iconic Concourse area has won the highest award for architectural lighting design by the international lighting industry.
A computer generated concept art of the MRI-PET facility exterior.

Secure development gets gold award

The University’s construction site for its MRI-PET scanner facility has been awarded the gold Secured By Design standard.
An exterior shot showing the Mappin Building and entrance to the Heartspace

Engineering Heartspace shortlisted in prestigious awards

The Engineering Heartspace has been shortlisted for two important national awards.
The refurbished concourse on campus. Taken from underneath the concourse, the photo shows the blue neon lights on the ceiling and yellow neon lights around the bottoms of seating areas.

Second industry award win for University's impressive Concourse

The University of Sheffield’s iconic Concourse area has been honoured with a second award for innovative design.
The refurbished concourse on campus. Taken from underneath the concourse, the photo shows the blue neon lights on the ceiling and yellow neon lights around the bottoms of seating areas.

Concourse redevelopment wins industry award

The University of Sheffield’s iconic Concourse area has been honoured for its new innovative design by the lighting industry.