Architect's render of Civil Engineering Lab

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Civil Engineering Lab (CELAB)

The Civil Engineering Lab (CELAB) is a purpose-built facility designed to complement the nearby Technology Building. This single-story structure will be located on the existing car park near Wiltshire Street, housing specialised laboratories and support facilities crucial for civil engineering education and research.

Key Facts

  • Location: On the site of the Wiltshire Building car park
  • Expected completion date: 2028
  • Building name: Civil Engineering Lab (CELAB)

Key Features

  • Specialised labs
  • Concrete lab
  • Geotechnics lab
  • Materials store and support facilities 
  • Staff amenity areas
CELAB exterior

CELAB

The Civil Engineering Lab brings together scattered labs from the Northern Quarter into one smart, purpose-built space.

CELAB interior - student at workstation

Specialist labs

By creating a single facility with labs close to each other, the design makes research and testing much easier. Advanced features like better air filtration and specialised drainage systems will help researchers work more efficiently and keep the lab environment clean and high-tech.

Location of the proposed CELAB on Portsmouth campus map

CELAB location

The CELAB will be built opposite Mercantile House on the current Wiltshire Street car park near to the proposed location of the Technology Building on the Uni House site.

You can also download the plans for the Technology Building and Civil Engineering Lab below.

Download the plans