Matthew Boulton Campus, Birmingham Metropolitan College
| Contact Details: | Clive Hill, Director of Information Systems & Facilities, chill@mbc.ac.uk |
| Type of Project: | New Build/Relocation. Existing site 1960's unfit for purpose and uneconomic to refurbish. Also delivered regeneration at both old and new sites. |
| Start/End Date: | Project conceived end 1999/early 2000. Commencement on site September 2003 (Demolition). Construction commenced January 2004, completion July 2005 and open to students September 2005. This case study was undertaken in 2006 at which point the institution was known as Matthew Boulton College. The Matthew Boulton Campus is now part of the Birmingham Metropolitan College. |
What Are Your Top Tips..
...For a successful new build? For embedding IT? For installing technology?
- Bear in mind that the whole procurement process takes much longer than you would think (OJEC tendering can prove particularly time consuming) - try to build this time into the project plan.
- At all times the learner should be the focus, it is all too easy to get carried away with the building process.
- Be open minded - what you wish for may not be available. Trial systems and train early if at all possible.
- Don't talk to suppliers too early or you can spend all your time in sales meetings. Consider holding an open suppliers briefing to ensure that everyone gets the same messages and to save time.
- Investigate other colleges, learn from their experiences.
- Find a professional partner for the implementing of technology. Partner with them early.
- Use specialist removal services where necessary.
- It won't all work on day one!
