Protocol

Estates protocols, conventions and technical standards supporting the consistent planning, delivery and management of the University estate.

Operation & Maintenance Manual and Health & Safety File Protocol - August 2026 - V1

This protocol outlines the management of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals and Health & Safety (H&S) Files, covering their receipt, recording, storage, distribution and eventual disposal to ensure compliance and effective information management.


CAD Protocol

This document outlines the University’s CAD drawing standards and requirements for the production and handover of accurate, compliant 2D estate drawings, ensuring compatibility with Archibus and supporting effective estate management, asset registration and reporting.


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Estates Cad Standards 2026.pdf (590.17 KB / PDF)

This document outlines the University’s room numbering conventions for new builds and major refurbishment projects, ensuring consistent room identification across estate drawings, databases and on-site signage.


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Room numbering convention.pdf (291.92 KB / PDF)

These guidelines are intended for architects, contractors and Estates colleagues who are involved with major build and refurbishment projects.

IT Infrastructure Standards