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 Tøyen. 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
Bjørn Øverland
Phone: 45 88 21 60
Chateau Neuf
Closed parking lot 9th–18th August
Hva skjer?
The Norwegian Students' Society (DNS) will be hosting the student festival STUDiO at Chateau Neuf from August 12th to August 17th, 2024. As a result, the parking lot in front of the building will be closed from August 9th until August 18th.
Når skjer det?
Start date: Friday, 9th August 2024
End date: Sunday, 18th August 2024
Konsekvenser
- The parking lot in front of Chateau Neuf will be closed for the entire period.
Kontakt
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.
Contact
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
NOTE: Updated 18.06.24
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, smart ones that better meet today's needs for safe parking. 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.
The new bike racks will be delivered in July. They will be installed during the refurbishment of the pavilion.
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
Adapting rooms for NNRC
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be creating a new office space for the Norwegian Nuclear Research Centre (NNRC) in the west wing of Fysikkbygningen. As part of the project, some parts of the teaching spaces on the second floor will be moved to the lower ground floor. Both NRRC’s new office spaces and the relocated teaching spaces will undergo surface refurbishment and receive a technical upgrade of their ventilation, lighting, and electrical components. We will also install new toilet areas on the second floor.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 15th July 2024
End date: Sunday, 15th December 2024
Consequences
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Affected areas on the lower ground floor and second floor will be inaccessible throughout the work period.
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Normal construction noise while work in ongoing.
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Particularly noisy work will be conducted before 9 a.m. and after 3 p.m.
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We will implement measures to reduce dust, such as dust-reducing barriers and regular cleaning.
Contact
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 Tørteberg.
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
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 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
Harald Schjelderups hus
Planned power outage week 29
What's happening?
Statsbygg, which owns and operates Harald Schjelderups hus, will be painting the corridors and common areas throughout the building. The work will be carried out floor by floor.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 12th August, 2024
End date: Saturday, 12th October 2024
Consequences
- No particularly noisy works.
- Some noise when screws and nails are removed, and holes and damages are filled and sanded.
- There might be a slight odour, but not bothersome. They are using water-based paint.
Contact
The Estate Department: Kine Verdich
Statsbygg: Øystein Ørnhøi
Send email
Phone: 90 26 90 46
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
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 "verkstedgården" will be used as a rigging area and access for transportation. The contractor will work with the other users of verkstedgården to ensure safe logistics.
Contact
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
Lucy Smiths hus
Installation of bike lockers
NB Updated 18.06.24
What's happening?
The Estate Department will be installing bike lockers with space for at least 12 regular bikes in the car park between Lucy Smiths hus and Villa Eika, close to Problemveien.
We are currently preparing the space for the sheds that will be delivered in August. The area where the sheds will be placed has been repaved with new asphalt and will get new markings in the end of July. Until the marking is painted, cars can still be parked there. The HC parking sign reserved for vehicles with a HC parking permit. After the markings in the end of July, the area that is not reserved for vehicles with a HC parking permit will be cordoned off.
To avoid that the installation work is happening during the semester start, the sheds will arrive either in week 32 or 35.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 3rd June 2024
End date: Week 35, 2024
Consequences
- The newly resurfaced area can be used until the end of July.
- The four parking spaces for regular cars will be permanently removed.
Contact
Niels Henrik Abels hus
Work on Abels terrasse
NB Updated 28.08.24
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.
The delay is due to noisy work and new drainage system.
When is it happening?
Start date: Monday, 6th May 2024
End date: Monday, 15th July 2024 Tuesday, 1st October 2024
Consequences
- Thursday, 27th June and Friday, 28th June: There will be noise during core drilling. We will not be drilling continuously, but sporadically on these two days.
- 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
Information about construction work, rehabilitation and other repairs have been sent to the units, local safety representatives and estate coordinators.