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Information from the Estate Department

Overview of construction work, rehabilitation and other repairs on UiO's properites.

Bestyrerboligen (Observatoriet)

Renovation of rooms

What's happening?

The Estate Department will be renovating in Bestyrerboligen at Observatoriet. The current setup is not suitable for accommodating larger groups of students, and there is also not enough space for educational activities in the existing room layout. We will be creating larger and more flexible rooms that can be furnished according to different needs.

When is it happening?

Start date: Thursday, 13th February 2025
End date: Friday, 21st March 2025

Consequences

  • The building will be closed the entire work period.

Contact

Trygve Sogn

Chateau Neuf

Temporary facade safety net

NB Updated 05.02.24

What's happening?

The Estate Department has secured the facade of Chateau Neuf to prevent any potential loose parts from falling. We have installed a safety net by the main entrance and to the right of the main entrance. The facade will be permanently secured, but the date has not been set. We will send out a new notification when further work is resumed.

When is it happening?

Start date: Wednesday, 13th December 2023
End date: Not established

Consequences

  • The scaffolding will remain in place.

Contact

Kenneth Eriksen
Email: ke[a]psju.no
Phone: 48 86 52 87

Domus Medica

Relocation of the student information centre and new goods receiving area

What's happening?

The Estate Department will be moving the existing student information centre (MED Student Information) in Domus Medica from the 1st floor to the 2nd floor. We are doing this to free up space to receive goods. The student information centre will have new offices with a foyer on the 2nd floor. We will be painting, installing new flooring and do electrical and ventilation work. Work started yesterday, on Monday, 20th January 2025.

When is it happening?

Start date: Monday, 20th January 2025
End date: Friday, 25th April 2025

Consequences

  • Some noise during demolition work. If necessary, particularly noisy work will be carried out between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.
  • MED Student Information will remain open.

Contact

Katarina Jovanovic

Demolition of hospital hotel

What's happening?

As part of the work to expand Rikshospitalet, Helse S?r-?st will now demolish the existing hospital hotel located near Domus Medica. Demolition will start inside the building, which will not be very noticeable to those working and studying in Domus Medica. When the demolition of the exterior begins however, it will result in some noise.

When is it happening?

Start date: Thursday, 2nd January 2025
End date: Tuesday, 20th May 2025

Consequences

  • Noise during demolition work, especially when working on the exterior. Helse S?r-?st will establish noise barriers and consider additional measures if necessary.
  • Some dust. Dust-reducing measures will be implemented.
  • Odours may occur.
  • Changes in access for delivery vans to Domus Medica, pedestrians and cyclists. Follow signage and advice from traffic attendants in the area.

Contact

Helse S?r-?st RHF is responsible for the project.

The Estate Department: Eva-Gurine Skartland

Eilert Sundts hus

Renovation of windows in reading hall

What's happening?

The Estate Department will be renovating the windows facing the tram tracks in the reading hall in Eilert Sundts hus A. The windows are water-damaged, and we will now be fixing this issue, both externally and internally. The windows will be renovated and reused. We will set up temporary walls to reduce noise and dust while work is ongoing. We recommend using the other side of the reading hall, as there will be a little less noise there.

When is it happening?

Start date: Monday, 18th November 2024
End date: Tuesday, 1st April 2025

Consequences

  • Some noise.
  • Some dust.
  • Temporary walls will be set up to reduce noise and dust.

Contact

Kenneth Eriksen
Email: ke[a]psju.no
Phone: 48 86 52 87

Harald Schjelderups hus

Renovating rooms

What's happening?

The Estate Department will be renovating some rooms and areas in Harald Schjelderups hus. We will be working in designated areas on four floors, one floor at a time. Information about the ongoing work will be posted on the doors leading to the respective corridors.

  • Eight pantries will receive new fixtures and appliances.
  • One utility room will receive new fixtures.
  • On the second floor, waiting room with room number 31 will be converted into an office and printer area.

When is it happening?

Start date: week 3, 2025
End date: week 18, 2025

Consequences

  • There will be some noise.
  • Core drilling on the fourth floor will cause loud noise. This will be done outside of the core work period.
  • Not particularly dusty work, but the work areas will be covered.
  • Food and other items stored in the pantries must be removed before the work starts.
  • Increased traffic in the building due to contractors and transportation of materials and fixtures. 

Contact

Svein Venjum

Helga Engs hus

HC lift platform in Auditorium 3 out of order

What's happening?

The HC lift platform in Auditorium 3 in Helga Engs hus is closed due to safety reasons.

When is it happening?

The lift platform is closed. Expected completion date for repairs is 15th March, 2025.

Consequences

  • While awaiting repairs, the lift platform cannot be used.

Kontakt

Andreas Ullsg?rd

Renovation of premises

What's happening?

The Estate Department will be renovating some of the floors in  Helga Engs hus to co-locate the Department of Education (IPED). The project is an extension of the establishment of a new center for outstanding research, Create, in Kristine Bonnevies hus. IPED staff are currently located in two different buildings: the 5th floor in Helga Engs hus and Oslo Science Park.

Due the co-location the premises must be renovated to be adapted to the new needs. The project includes the basement floor K1, lower floor U1, 1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor, and 5th floor.

Employees currently located in Oslo Science Park will be moving to a wing on the 2nd floor. The area will be converted into suitable office spaces and associated support functions such as meeting rooms, quiet rooms, and break rooms. The IT department currently located on the 2nd floor will be relocated to the 1st floor, where an area next to the cafeteria will be converted into suitable office and storage spaces. The project also includes the establishment of two new storage rooms in the basement floor K1, conversion of the library in the lower floor U1 into a reading room, and new quiet and meeting rooms on the 5th floor.

When is it happening?

Start date: Monday, 31st March 2025
End date: Monday, 15th December 2025

Consequences

  • The work will be carried out to minimize disruption to users, and the project will coordinate a detailed schedule with the users.
  • There will be some construction noise.
  • We will try to avoid particularly noisy work between 09:00 and 15:00.
  • Some dust. Dust-reducing measures will be implemented.

Kontakt

Sahar ?rmal

Kristine Bonnevies hus

Planned work on the 3rd and 4th floor

What's happening?

The Estate Department has been working on asbestos abatement and encapsulation in Kristine Bonnevies hus since April 2021. This has been necessary to ensure continued safe working conditions. Work on the 2nd floor, parts of the 3rd floor (zone 3.2 and 3.3) and I-Lab in the basement has finished.

Due to the overall scope of the project, and in accordance with public procurement regulations, we were required to obtain more procurement bids. Therefore, in consultation with the The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MN), we decided to pause the project. 

We have now received bids for the remaining work on the 3rd and 4th floor. The costs to complete the project are still high. To ensure that the project is financially viable and complies with health and safety regulations, the Estate Department, together with MN and UiO's Occupational Health Service, will assess alternative solutions and consequences.

NB Update 28.05.24: The work has come to a halt in order to allocate all the workforce to the CREATE project. The asbestos abatement of the 3rd and 4th floors will resume after the summer break in 2024 and will continue until December 2025.

When is it happening?

Start date: April 2021
End date: December 2025

Contact

Sahar ?rmal

Renovation of premises on ground floor

What's happening?

The Estate Department will be renovating premises on the ground floor of Kristine Bonnevies hus, to facilitate the Centre for Interdisciplinary Education (INTED) and the honours programme.

When is it happening?

Start date: Monday, 31st March 2025
End date: Friday, 31st October 2025

Consequences

  • We plan to carry out noisy work in a way that minimizes the impact on the users.
  • We will conduct particularly noisy work before 09:00 and after 15:00.
  • To reduce dust and dirt in nearby areas, the areas will be divided into different zones.
  • Dust doors and dust extraction on machines will be installed, and the area where the work is being carried out will be continuously tidied and vacuumed.
  • To reduce the impact of cutting and fitting materials on indoor climate, relevant materials will be pre-ordered and pre-cut.
  • In addition, the contractor will arrange for cleaning twice a week and implement other necessary measures to keep the construction site as clean as possible. 
     

Contact

Sahar ?rmal

Livsvitenskapsbygget/Problemveien

Noise from excavation

What's happening?

Statsbygg is going til lead Gaustadbekken under Problemveien and beyond 亚博娱乐官网_亚博pt手机客户端登录sparken. . The City of Oslo has decided to reopen closed waterways to mitigate flood risks, and major construction projects near rivers, like Livsvitenskapsbygget, are entrusted to reopen these as a part of the main project. To complete this, Statsbygg will be excavating and establishing piling pits, to pass a smaller pipe under the road. The work will at times be noisy and may be disruptive to the nearest neighbours.

When is it happening?

Start date: Wednesday, 12th Februar 2025
Ferdig: Wednesday, 30th April 2025

The work will mainly take place between 07:00 and 19:00, but night work will also be necessary.

Consequences

Works that may be particularly bothersome:

  • Wednesday 12th February to Friday 14th February: Preparatory work to secure traffic flow past the construction site. The work will be carried out at night.
  • Friday 14th February to Friday 28th March: Establishment of sheet piling and excavation. Works will be carried out on weekdays between 08:00 and 17:00. These works will at times be strongly noisy.
  • Friday 28th March to Tuesday 15th April: Excavation and laying of the pipe from Problemveien. Road rerouting will be done at night.
  • Tuesday 15th April to Wednesday 30th April: Gradual restoration of Problemveien. Works will be carried out at night on some days throughout the period. 

Throughout the period:
Normal construction work such as excavation and loading of masses onto trucks.
 

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Lucy Smiths hus

Construction work on the 1st floor

What's happening?

The Estate Department will be creating new office workspaces for the Department of Education Services on the 1st floor of Lucy Smiths hus. The work will take place in the premises previously occupied by Knutepunktet and Green office, as well as meeting room 132 on the other side of the vestibule. The work will include changing the firewall between the vestibule and meeting room, replacing fixtures with LED lighting and improving sound insulation.

When is it happening?

Start date: Monday, 20th January 2025
End date: Friday, 14th March 2025

Consequences

  • Meeting room 132 will be unavailable throughout the building period.

  • Some construction noise, for example from tearing down walls and ceilings.

Contact

Henrik Frich

Niels Henrik Abels hus

Facade rehabilitation

What's happening?

The Estate Department will be rehabilitating the facade of Niels Henrik Abels hus. We will externally anchor the entire brick facade, replace the horizontal reinforcements, and replace the internal reinforcements from floors six to twelve. The scaffolding will be delivered at the end of this week. The scaffolding setup will start on Monday, 23rd December. The setup process will take 2-3 weeks. The brickwork itself will begin in week 4, 2025, and is scheduled to be carried out after 3 p.m.

When is it happening?

Start date: end of week 51, 2024
End date: tentatively week 17, 2025

Consequences

  • Significant noise during scaffolding setup and fastening. The noise is particularly noticeable near where the work is carried out, both indoors and outdoors. This is due to drilling. The noise level decreases significantly when moving up one floor and essentially disappears when in other parts of the building. The external brick facades and underlying concrete wall will be anchored. This involves minor interventions into the building but creates a lot of noise during preparation and drilling.
  • The removal of horizontal reinforcements involves grinding away the mortar. This work creates some noise outside but is minimally heard from inside the building.
  • Some dust to be expected outside the building during the removal of mortar. The joints between reinforced sections need to be removed, about every fifth joint.
  • At the start and end of the project, there will be temporary storage of scaffolding parts outside the building until the scaffolding is fully assembled or disassembled.
  • The building will remain open as usual. No need for relocation.

Contact

Per Sutter

Nye Rikshospitalet

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What's happening?

Helse S?r-?st has commenced the work to expand Rikshospitalet at Gaustad. Some construction activities have already begun. The project will continue for several years. Parts of the work will affect the University of Oslo's students and staff in the area.

When is it happening?

Start date: 2023
End date: 2031

Consequences

  • Noise
  • Vibrations
  • Dust
  • Occasional traffic changes and a complex traffic situation

Follow signage and advice from traffic wardens. Wear reflective gear during the dark season. Do not cross the road where barriers have been put up

For more information

Helse S?r-?st RHF is responsible for the project.

Information about construction work, rehabilitation and other repairs have been sent to the units, local safety representatives and estate coordinators.