A Complex Concrete Repair Project
Alec Rae
18/03/25
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CRL Scotland's work includes concrete repairs to the exposed aggregate façade panels, reinforcement replacement, anode installation for cathodic protection, and anti-carbonation coatings. Matching the existing façade required sourcing and crushing aggregate, while the reconstruction of precast panels involved innovative dry spray concrete techniques.
With a project value exceeding £500,000 and a duration of over seven months, this restoration ensures the building’s preservation for future generations at the University of Glasgow.
With a project value exceeding £500,000 and a duration of over seven months, this restoration ensures the building’s preservation for future generations at the University of Glasgow.
The Adam Smith Building at the University of Glasgow, opened in 1967, was the university’s first multipurpose facility. Now, over 50 years later, it is undergoing essential refurbishment to ensure its longevity and structural integrity.
CRL Scotland was awarded the specialist subcontractor package for these works, collaborating with main contractor Morris & Spottiswood Ltd. The project presents unique challenges, as the building remains in active use for lectures and exams. To minimize disruption, a phased approach was adopted, including scheduled weekend work and a four-phase scaffold erection and dismantling plan.
CRL Scotland was awarded the specialist subcontractor package for these works, collaborating with main contractor Morris & Spottiswood Ltd. The project presents unique challenges, as the building remains in active use for lectures and exams. To minimize disruption, a phased approach was adopted, including scheduled weekend work and a four-phase scaffold erection and dismantling plan.