News from Akademiska hus

Akademiska hus owns and manages the properties on the university campus in Luleå. Here they inform about ongoing constructions and maintenance work.

Weeks 27–34

Outdoor environment

During the summer, we will continue – together with our landscaping contractor – to maintain the outdoor areas on campus. Lawns will be mowed and trimmed, and flowerbeds will be weeded and tended. This is to ensure that the campus remains pleasant and well-kept even during periods of reduced activity.

Campus-wide

Akademiska Hus is now approaching the summer holiday period, which means there will be reduced staffing on campus during daytime hours. However, we will have staff on site throughout the summer who can be contacted via our fault reporting service. The office will also have limited opening hours, so we advise you to contact us by phone in advance to ensure someone is available.

In last week’s bulletin, we informed you of inspections and checks of fire extinguishers and fire hose reels. These checks will continue during week 27, followed by certain hose replacements in September. These replacements are being carried out as a preventative measure to ensure that the fire safety equipment in the buildings remains functional over time.

In August, together with Vattenfall, we will carry out maintenance and servicing of switchgear on campus. This work will result in temporary power outages in certain buildings. Further information has already been shared with the affected departments and stakeholders. The reason for this work is to ensure an uninterrupted power supply on campus and to maintain both operational safety and personal safety in the existing switchgear.

House A

Over the coming weeks, we will be carrying out some work on the roof to prepare for the installation of solar panels.

We are also planning to undertake some flooring work in the building. Instead of removing and replacing carpets, we will be renovating them. This approach reduces disruption for building users, minimises environmental impact, and speeds up the overall process.

ALFA building

During the summer, we will carry out maintenance work on the glass in the atrium, together with our glazing contractor.

The replacement of ventilation units and other technical equipment in the ALFA building is ongoing. This may result in disturbing noise during both day and evening hours, as well as increased presence of contractors in the corridors.

Materials are being transported in and out through an opening in the façade facing Universitetsvägen. Most of the work is taking place in the basement areas of the ALFA building, but chilled water pipes are also being installed in the corridors connecting the technical room and the air handling unit room in Building A.

In July, the electricity will be shut off in both ALFA and ALF buildings to allow for the replacement of the low-voltage switchgear. As a result, these premises will not be accessible during that period.

The ventilation in the ALFA building will remain shut off until the end of August. Heating in both ALFA and ALF buildings is turned off until autumn (exact date to be confirmed).

House B

Minor maintenance work will be carried out in the building during the summer, including the replacement of lighting in certain technical areas and corridors.

House C

We have placed an order with our roofing contractor to inspect and replace damaged downpipes and gutters. These issues were identified during our routine inspections in and around the buildings.

House D

The demolition of Building D is now complete. Ongoing work consists of installations in the designated shelter areas.

House E

We plan to replace the door to lecture room E231 during week 27.

When ordering certain types of materials, such as doors and windows, delivery times are often longer. This is because these products are rarely kept in stock and must be manufactured to order. The typical delivery time from the factory is 8–10 weeks. Delivery may be further delayed during the summer, as many suppliers and glass manufacturers operate with reduced capacity due to staff holidays. We are also planning to carry out some lighting measures over the summer. The order has been placed, and we are currently awaiting delivery of materials and scheduling of the work.

House K

We have now completed all actions following the electrical inspection, and all remarks have been addressed.

The Students’ House

Minor maintenance work is ongoing in the air handling unit room in Studenternas Hus, as well as in the adjacent stairwell.

The electrical work identified during the inspection has now been completed.

Project Pussen

During week 27:
Installation of kerbstones along Universitetsvägen. Reinstallation of existing paving at the western crossing. Removal of paving in the pavement and excavation for lighting cables along Universitetsvägen. Backfilling with structural soil. Excavation and installation of a stormwater manhole in Universitetsvägen.

During week 28:
Reinstallation of previously removed paving, laying of new paving stones and granite setts across Universitetsvägen. Excavation for lighting cables and foundations for lighting along Universitetsvägen. Restoration of paving in the pavement following cable laying. Foundation work for seating wall.