Construction works
Updates on construction works impacting UCL halls will be published on this web page as and when they become available to the UCL Accommodation team.
London is a global, vibrant city and development is inevitable. The scarcity and spiralling cost of property in the capital makes it impossible for UCL to re-house those who may be temporarily affected by building works in the area.
For this reason, we are taking all steps to reduce the impact of all building works, but some noise and disruption to those living in UCL accommodation will at times, be inevitable. You will find any scheduled works that may disrupt the halls below.
No construction works reported.
No construction works reported.
Major construction works are scheduled to take place at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre (SWC), behind Astor College until September 2026. The major works scheduled for the adjacent courtyard, which backs onto Astor College, will be audible. Bedrooms in the courtyard side of Astor College will have a view of the works. Due to the works there will be no resident access to the Astor College courtyard until September 2026.
Ongoing Morgan Sindall Group construction works in close proximity to Astor College, which is visible by rooms on the side of the courtyard.
There is planned refurbishment work scheduled for all flats in Bernard Johnson House during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic year. The phased work will require residents to relocate temporarily to an alternative flat within Bernard Johnson House while the works take place in their assigned flat. All residents will be notified of the works schedule and supported by the Hall Team.
No construction works reported.
No construction works reported.
From the beginning of June 2025, fire door remedial works will take place across the whole of 9-11 Endsleigh Gardens. These include conducting remedial works and some door replacement works. The contractor Kirkman and Jourdain will work on two doors per day and will work from the top down within the building. The works are expected to last for 14-15 weeks.
Major construction work on the Eastman Dental site adjacent to Frances Gardner House with working hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm and Saturday 8am-1pm will take place through Academic Year 2024-25 and 2025-26. During working hours there may be additional noise, but this will be monitored by the contractors throughout the day by sensors. Hoarding and barriers will be installed at points around the site as safety measures but will increase privacy for residents while the contractors are working. The Hall Team will be liaise directly with the contractors on a regular basis to ensure that we have up to date information and are aware of any major works that are likely to cause disruption. A one-way system is operating for all residents of Frances Gardner House, with residents having to enter and exit the building via Langton Close. Occasionally contractors have early deliveries at 7am. These are rare and kept to a minimum.
Building improvement works may be carried out during the 2025-26 academic year. Advance notice of any work will be given if any work is scheduled.
There is construction work currently taking place on the adjacent building to Goldsmid House. The work is being completed by an external contractor and UCL is not leading on the project.
It is expected to continue throughout the 2026/27 and 2027/28 academic years. Once we have confirmed information about the schedule and scope of the work, we will update this webpage.
Please be advised that you should expect construction noise and activity during daytime hours.
No construction works reported.
No construction works reported.
No construction works reported.
Building improvement works may be carried out during the 2025-26 academic year. Advance notice of any work will be given if any work is scheduled
No construction works reported.
During the 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic year there are scheduled refurbishment works at an adjacent building. This work will include noisy work, as the building undergoes cladding replacement and new fire doors. Any noisy works will be scheduled Monday - Friday, from 10am - 4pm.
No construction works reported.
Major construction work on the Eastman Dental site adjacent to Frances Gardner House with working hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm and Saturday 8am-1pm will take place through Academic Year 2024-25 and 2025-26. During working hours there may be additional noise, but this will be monitored by the contractors throughout the day by sensors. Hoarding and barriers will be installed at points around the site as safety measures but will increase privacy for residents while the contractors are working. The Hall Team will be liaise directly with the contractors on a regular basis to ensure that we have up to date information and are aware of any major works that are likely to cause disruption. A one-way system is operating for all residents of Frances Gardner House, with residents having to enter and exit the building via Langton Close. Occasionally contractors have early deliveries at 7am. These are rare and kept to a minimum.
No construction works reported.
Building improvement works may be carried out during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic year. Advance notice of any work will be given if any work is scheduled
There will be construction works nearby during 2025-26 academic year. All residents will be notified of any disruptive works and supported by the Hall Team.
From mid-July until early September 2025 there are Gas Main Diversion works causing road closures, minimal noise and minimal vibration on North Gower Street.
No construction works reported.
From 11 April until 14 April 2025 there will be road closures due to crane lifting operations as part of construction work. There will be road closures in place at front of Drummond Street from 10pm - 6am Friday to Saturday, 8am - 10pm Saturday to Sunday, 8am Sunday - 6am Monday During the works, pedestrian access may be restricted, and managed by traffic marshalls.
Construction work will be taking place on the Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity site until 2027. The construction works take place between 8am-6pm, Monday-Friday and 8am-1pm on Saturdays. There will be no work happening on Sundays or public holidays. Occasionally there will be vehicles arriving on the construction site before 8am, however, residents will receive advance notice of this activity.
No construction works reported.
No construction works reported.
There are two ongoing construction projects across Regent’s Canal, northwest of the site: (1) St Pancras Hospital redevelopment ; (2) Tribeca mixed-use development. Construction works takes place Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, with occasional work on Saturdays between 8am and 1pm. No work occurs on Sundays or Bank Holidays. The projects are expected to continue until late 2026. Noise disruption is minimal when windows are closed.
Contact
If you have any questions about the ongoing construction works, please contact your hall team.
