Overview of construction work, rehabilitation and other repairs on UiO's properites.
Botanical Garden
Assessment of stormwater pipes
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be assessing, filming, and cleaning the stormwater pipes in the Botanical Garden at T?yen. The work will take place outdoors.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 22nd April 2024
End date: Friday, 10th May 2024
Consequences
- Asphalt roads may be temporarily closed for through traffic. We will strive to minimize any disruptions to access in and out of the area.
- Necessary health and safety measures will be taken, such as by cordoning off the areas.
- 1–2 vehicles will be parked on the paved pathways in the Botanical Garden.
- The vehicles will have their engines running to power the necessary equipment.
- Minimal dust.
- There may be some odour during the reopening and flushing process, although it is unlikely.
Contact
Bj?rn ?verland
Phone: 45 88 21 60
Repair of water leak in irrigation system
What's happening?
There has been a water leak in a supply pipe to the irrigation system in The Systematic Garden (nhm.uio.no) in the Botanical Garden. The old iron pipe has burst, and the Estate Department will now replace it with a plastic pipe. The work started today, on Tuesday 14th May.
When is it happening?
Start date: Tuesday, 14th May 2024
End date: Tuesday, 28th May 2024
Consequences
- Some noise from the excavator. The work is taking place outdoors and not near any buildings.
- The upper pedestrian gate from Monrads gate may be closed for short periods of time. There are alternative access routes.
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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 Media
New offices for MUV
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be converting Aulakjelleren in the west wing of Domus Media into an assembly hall. The area behind Aulakjelleren will be converted into an office space with meeting rooms, quiet rooms, a library and a break room for The Museum of Univesity History (MUV).
As part of the renovations, we will be demolishing parts of the existing cafeteria area and kitchen, freezer room and cold storage. We will upgrade the technical installations such as ventilation, pipes, sprinklers and electricity according to the new layout.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 26th February 2024
End date: Friday, 23rd August 2024
Consequences
- Construction noise from activites such as demolition, furniture dismantling, installation, plumbing work and laying floors.
- Particularly noisy work will be carried out between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and after 3 p.m. We will coordinate with the contractors to ensure it does not disrupt any planned events.
- Some dust.
- MUV's new office spaces will open in week 23.
- The assembly hall in the old cafeteria in Aulakjelleren will be completed in week 34 and open in week 35.
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Domus Medica
Upgrade of dissection labs 1 and 2
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be upgrading dissection lab 1 and 2 in Domus Medica. We will improve surfaces and replace existing dissection tables with new tables equipped with air extraction. We will begin in Lab 2, with expected completion in December 2023. The work in Lab 1 will take place from January 2024 to July 2024.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 3rd July 2023
End date: Tuesday, 1st August 2024
Consequences
- Periods of noise. The contractor will generally perform noise-generating work before 9 a.m., or between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Especially noisy work will be notified.
- Dust will be limited to the construction zone, which will be completely closed off.
- Equipment and furniture must be removed from Lab 2 before 10th July 2023.
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Renovation on the 2nd floor
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be converting the office section of the northwestern wing on the second floor. Individual offices will largely be replaced with open office landscapes, while storage rooms, copy rooms, and changing rooms will be converted into spaces for small meetings, phone calls, and zoom meetings. The premises will receive new lighting and electrical systems. The ventilation system will be reused as much as possible and supplemented where necessary.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 8th January 2024
End date: Tuesday, 9th July 2024
Consequences
The area we will be working in will be divided into two zones. The work will start in one zone first. Employees will be temporarily relocated. Once the zone is completed, employees can move back. Temporary workspaces have already been planned.
- The zone where the work is taking place will be closed off.
- Normal construction noise.
- Noisy work will be conducted before 09:00 and after 15:00.
- There will be some dust.
- The contractors will clean and vacuum both the work area and the corridor.
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Eilert Sundts hus
Exterior maintenance of windows
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be will be sanding and varnishing some of the windows in Eilert Sundts hus A. The work will take place on the facade on the long side facing the entrance area and campus.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 29th April 2024
End date: Friday, 28th June 2024
Consequences
- Scaffolding or a lift will be set up.
- Parts of the square will be cordoned off. Accessibility for wheelchair users is ensured.
- Some local noise from sanding.
- Little or no dust.
- Smell from applying varnish.
Contact
Kenneth Eriksen
Email: ke[a]psju.no
Phone: 48 86 52 87
Facade inspectation
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be inspecting the facade of Eilert Sundts hus A. We will install scaffolding at the back of the building, towards Niels Henrik Abels vei, and open up a section of the outer wall. This is being done to gather information about the construction of the facade.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 22nd May 2023
End date: Friday, 26th May 2023 April 2024
Consequences
- Some noise when we open up a section of the wall.
- Some dust may enter the reading room on the 2nd floor.
Contact
Renovation of bicycle shed
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be upgrading the bicycle shed located between Eilert Sundts hus, block A, and Niels Henrik Abels vei. We will replace the roof, wooden structures, and electrical installations. Additionally, the current bike racks will be replaced with new ones that better meet today's needs. After the renovation, the bicycle shed will appear almost the same as it does today and as it did when it was built in the 1960s.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 6th May 2024
End date: Week 33, 2024
Consequences
- We will close the bicycle shed with construction fencing on Monday, May 6. It will not be accessible during the renovation period.
- Bicycles that are located there on Monday, May 6, will be removed in accordance with current procedures.
- Some noise.
- Some dust.
- Some smell of asphalt when it is being laid inside the shed.
Contact
Fysikkbygningen
Refurbishment of Store fysiske lesesal
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be converting Store fysiske lesesal in Fysikkbygningen into a modern, flexible teaching space, with the capacity for group instruction for up to 100 people. The room is protected, and measures will be taken to restore the room into its original condition. We will refurbish the walls, ceilings and the electrical system, as well as establish about 20 new floor boxed to supply power to the tables. All lights will be upgraded to LED, with some of the fixtures requiring reconstruction to match the original design. To meet acoustic requirements, we will treat most walls and ceilings with acoustic plaster. Acoustic absorbers will also be placed in the bookshelves around the gallery.
When is it happening?
Start date: week 1, 2024
End date: week 32, 2024
Consequences
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The room will be closed while work in ongoing.
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Some noise must be expected.
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Some dust.
Contact
Replacement of awnings
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be replacing the awnings on parts of Fysikkbygningen's facade, This time primarily on the back, towards T?rteberg.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 29th April 2024
End date: Tuesday, 14th May 2024
Consequences
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We need to drill holes in the facade next to each window to pass electrical wiring through.
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Objects near the windows must be moved.
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Everyone directly affected will receive information about when work will be done on their window/office.
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We will be noise from drilling into the facade throughout the entire period. The sound will spread through the building’s walls.
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There will be some dust associated with drilling into the bricks.
Contact
Kenneth Eriksen
Email: ke[a]psju.no
Phone: 48 86 52 87
Geitmyrsveien 71
Renovation of public toilets
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be renovating the Faculty of Dentistry’s public toilets located on the first floor of Geitmyrsveien 71. We will be improving the toilet facilities and establish a HC toilet near the main entrance, in accordance with universal design principles.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 13th May 2024
End date: Monday, 15th July 2024
Consequences
- The public toilets will be closed during the renovation. Other restrooms on the first floor can still be used.
- There will be normal construction noise.
- In cases of particularly noisy work, it will be carried out after coordinating with the users.
- Some dust.
Contact
Georg Sverdrups hus
Warm temperatures due to replacement of chillers
What's happening?
The Estate Department has started the process of replacing the chillers in the Georg Sverdrups hus.
When is it happening?
Start date: week 18, 2024
End date: week 26, 2024
Consequences
- There will be no functioning cooling in the building during the duration of the work.
- The ventilation will still operate during the work period, but the lack of cooling may result in warm temperatures and the air may feel poor and heavy. Find alternative study spaces here.
- We encourage the use of blinds and curtains to block sunlight and heat out.
- Ventilate where possible, but remember to close all windows at the end of the workday.
- The work will take place in the basement. Occasionally the noise may reach levels that can spread throughout the building.
- Particularly noisy tasks will be scheduled outside of peak hours and in consultation with the library administration.
- Measures to prevent the spread of dust from the technical room to the rest of the building will be implemented.
Contact
Harriet Holters hus
Work on windows
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be replacing the seals between the window and window frame on all windows in Harriet Holters hus. The work will be carried out from the inside of the building. Each room will take between half a day and a whole day to fix.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 29th January 2024
End date: Monday, 6th May 2024
Consequences
- There will be minimal to no noise.
- There will be minimal to no dust.
- The users will be informed by the Faculty's contact person with the Estate department when it is their office's turn.
- Equipment placed near the windows must be moved while the windows is being fixed.
Contact
Kenneth Eriksen
Email: ke[a]psju.no
Phone: 48 86 52 87
Work on culvert
NB! Updated 06.05.24
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be working on the underground culvert located at the front and back of Harriet Holters hus. We are doing this due to salt deposits on the interior basement walls of the building. This project involves minor excavation work, as well as sheet metal work.
When is it happening?
Start date: Friday, 26th April 2024
End date: Friday, 28th June 2024
Consequences
- The walkway at the front is fenced off.
- Some noise due to excavation and sheet metal work.
- Noise when we drill into the wall.
- Minimal amounts of dust.
Contact
Kenneth Eriksen
Email: ke[a]psju.no
Phone: 48 86 52 87
Historical Museum
Exterior and interior inspections of the building
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be carrying out exterior and interior inspections of building components at the Historical Museum, including windows. During the inspections, we will be using both a drone and an aerial lift. The city centre is a no-fly zone, and the drone operator has obtained the necessary permits.
When is it happening?
- Exterior inspection with drone: Monday, 8th April 2024.
- Exterior inspection with lift: from Monday, 15th April to Tuesday, 30th April 2024.
- Interior inspection: from Monday, 29th April to Friday, 24th May 2024.
Consequences
- During the interior inspection, we will be testing the functionality of the windows. Users are requested to keep their desks and window sills tidy throughout this period.
- Two-three parking spots will periodically be unavailable when we use the aerial lift.
Contact
Kjemibygningen
New Instrument Laboratory (I-Lab)
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be converting an area in Kjemibygningen into the new Instrument Laboratory (I-Lab), which will include a machine hall, a reception area and workshops. Additionally, we will carry out work on parts of the roof.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 28th August 2023
End date: August 2024
Consequences
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Construction noise before 9 a.m. and after 3 p.m. must be expected.
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Parts of "verkstedg?rden" will be used as a rigging area and access for transportation. The contractor will work with the other users of verkstedg?rden to ensure safe logistics.
Contact
Kristine Bonnevies hus
Adapting rooms for CREATE – Centre for Research on Equality in Education
What's happening?
The Estate Department is currently working to accommodate CREATE – Centre for Research on Equality in Education, which is a Centre of Excellence. The premises are located in the northwestern wing on the 3rd floor of Kristine Bonnevies hus, by Moltke Moes vei, and has a size of 1080 sq.m. We will be creating 60 new office spaces, both shared and individual offices, as well as multi-purpose rooms, meeting rooms and a communal area with a kitchen. Work started on Monday, 8th January 2024.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 8th January 2024
End date: Monday, 8th July 2024
Consequences
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Normal levels of construction noise from demolition and installation work, plumbing, laying floors and furniture installation.
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We will be working zone by zone. The area under construction will be closed under negative pressure and users will not be exposed to dust. Once work in a zone is completed, we will move on to the next.
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We will be carrying out asbestos remediation in accordance with regulations.
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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.
The goal is to resume asbestos abatement in late winter.
When is it happening?
Start date: April 2021
End date: 2024
Contact
Lucy Smiths hus
Replacing bike racks
NB Updated 22.03.24
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be replacing the bike racks located along the facade of Lucy Smiths hus, between the entrance area and the footbridge. Today the parked bikes interfere with the external blinds. The new racks will position the bikes further out from the facade. The racks will also be better suited for various types of bikes, such as cargo bikes.
As of March 22nd, most of the work is completed. In week 13 and 14, the contractor will complete the project by replacing some of the stones and applying concrete joints. The application of the concrete joints is weather-dependent.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 5th February 2024
End date: Friday, 23rd February 2024 Week 14
Consequences
- The area will be cordoned off. The barrier will extend half a meter out into the walkway between Lucy Smiths hus and Kristian Ottosens hus. The passage to the entrance door will not be affected.
- The bike racks will be inaccessible while the work is in progress. The other racks outside Lucy Smiths hus and Kristian Ottosens hus can be used as usual.
- There will be some noise.
- There will be considerable noise when cutting stone.
- There will be some dust outside.
Contact
Niels Henrik Abels hus
Adapting rooms for Integreat
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be renovating the following offices on the 12th floor of Niels Henrik Abels hus to create larger team offices and meeting rooms: 1209, 1211, 1213, 1215, 1217, 1219, 1221, 1223, 1225, 1227, 1239 and 1231. We are doing this to accommodate Integreat, a Centre of Excellence. The renovation will include tearing down and putting up new walls and adjusting the ventilation and electrical installation.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 12th February 2024
End date: Friday, 24th May 2024
Consequences
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The area undergoing renovation will be closed while work is ongoing.
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There will be some noise.
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Particularly noisy work will be carried out between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.
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There will be some dust.
Contact
Work on Abels terrasse
What's happening?
The Estate Department must replace the membrane and terrace tiles on parts of Abels terrasse due to water leaks from the terrace into the rooms below. Abels terrasse is the plateau that partially surrounds Niels Henrik Abels hus, starting from seminar room 119 and along Moltke Moes vei. We have previously worked on the south side, which is the side facing Georg Sverdrups hus. The interior work is also completed.
We will now continue to work on the eastern terrace, towards Moltke Moes vei. We will remove the terrace tiles, repair the damage, replace the membrane, and then lay new tiles. A temporary roof has already been set up over the work area.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 6th May 2024
End date: Monday, 15th July 2024
Consequences
- The work area will be fenced off.
- The parking area under the terrace is closed while work is ongoing.
- There will be noise when we demolish the existing concrete surface. Particularly noisy work will be carried out between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., and between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
- When the membrane is replaced, it will be welded, and there might be some odour from this process.
- The south side of the terrace will remain open.
Contact
Robert Colletts hus
Temporary fencing by the entrance
NB Updated 05.02.24
What's happening?
The Estate Department has put up fencing around the benches by the entrances of Robert Colletts hus in the Botanical Garden. The backrest of the benches function as railings, and children who climb on them risk falling into the moat below. The fences are a temporary solution. The area 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: Monday, 11th September 2023
End date: undetermined
Consequences
- Construction fences have been put up around the benches and the moat by the entrance.
- The fencing does not affect accessibility.
Contact
Studenttorget (by Helga Engs hus)
Fountain sculpture "Velle" closed due to leak
NB Updated 20.07.23
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be investigating a leak in the ground underneath and around the fountain sculpture "Velle" by Jon Gundersen at Studenttorget. The leak was discovered during repairs of the drainage channels around the sculpture, but it does not originate from the water system connected to it. The source of the leak is unknown, and we need to investigate its origin and find a solution. To protect the newly polished stone, the fountain sculpture must remain covered up for the time being.
When is it happening?
Start date: September 1 2022 Delayed
End date: December 2022 End date is undetermined
Consequences
- The fountain sculpture is covered up.
- No noise or dust yet.
- Any changes in work that will affect students and employees, such as noise, will be communicated in advance.
Contact
Information about construction work, rehabilitation and other repairs have been sent to the units, local safety representatives and estate coordinators.