Construction and Quantity Surveying facilities
Our students work with a range of industry-standard facilities across our construction and quantity surveying courses. From the studios to the workshops to the study centre, there is space and resource for everyone to work, learn and develop designs and projects.
Materials testing / light structures laboratory
In this laboratory you'll be able to use a range of equipment to test materials used within the civil engineering and construction industries. All of our machinery is calibrated to British standard to ensure the most accurate results.
Concrete laboratory
You'll spend a lot of time in the workshops and the importance of concrete testing. Our lab includes concrete batching and strength testing facilities for cubes, prisms and beams.
Structural testing equipment
With access to a range of compression and tensile testing machines, up to 100 tonne capacity, you'll be able to undertake a wide range of testing programs. These machines are supplemented by a suite of small scale testing/experimental rigs. All equipment is calibrated to British standard and also includes access to a range of structures based software including Dr Beam, Dr Frame and Prokon.
Geotechnical / soils laboratory
Learn about the properties of soil and the ground upon which structures are built, by testing on a range of equipment. Software such as EcoSlope and Prokon are available to supplement the machinery.
Study centre
Based in the Maudslay building, this space is perfect for private study and is equipped with computers, large format plotters and desk space, together with the latest, and archived, online journals and publications.
CNC lathe
You'll be taught to use this machine for cutting, sanding, knurling, drilling, and deformation of metal based materials. You can use this equipment for metalworking, woodturning, metal spinning and thermal spraying.
3D printers
Produce models and full scale prototypes on the latest model of this medical grade printer. You’ll receive training and advice on how to full utilise this fantastic piece of equipment.
CNC 4 axis milling machine
Using a milling machine is one of the most commonly used processes in industry for machining parts to specific sizes and shapes. You'll use our HAAS machine develop and design your projects.
Laser cutting machine
You’ll be able to work with our large and small format laser cutting machines to progress your designs in a range of materials.
Surveying equipment store
Take the opportunity to use our wide range of surveying equipment such as total stations (reflector-less and robotic) GPS, and levels for class practical sessions and project work.
Software including Geosite, LSS and Topsurv is also available for survey data processing.
Building services laboratory
You can use this workshop space, filled with industry-standard equipment, to test air flow, electrics and heating systems.
Computer based software
You'll have access to a range of software to aid your project developments:
- Adobe Creative Suite Web Premium CS5 (including Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamworks, Acrobat Pro);
- Autodesk Productivity Suite (including AutoCAD, Revit, 3DS Max Design with VRay);
- Cinema 4D Artlantis, Rhino, Solidworks, Primavera, Vectorworks and Hevacomp; and
- Microsoft Office
Construction and Quantity Surveying facilities
- Subject area: Property, construction and surveying
- Category: Learning tools and spaces; Teaching facilities