In preparation for the upcoming remediation, the 'harvesting' of reusable materials, and partial demolition of the building, all connections are carefully disconnected. Water, sewerage, central heating, data, fire alarm, electricity, and even the mobile phone transmitters on the roof will be disconnected to ensure a safe working environment and minimise disruptions. To keep operations and facilities running, diversions will be put in place in advance. Preparations will take place during February-March.
Harvesting for reuse
The sustainability ambition is far-reaching, so the aim is to harvest as many materials as possible from the building for reuse and minimise waste.
A concrete example of this is the dismantling of ceiling tiles. These have already been carefully removed and reserved for reuse in the Forum building. Three trees are too close to the building and will unfortunately have to make way. However, they will be given a second 'life' as the wood will return to the campus in the form of furniture in or outside the building.
