Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include various workshops and laboratories.
There is a separate section of the building for the Distribution Centre that deals with student post or queries. - The Civil Engineering Research Centre has a Technicians Rooms (JOLO001), Chemical Laboratory (JOLO002), a Multi-use Project Room (JOLO003), Concrete and Mortar Preparation (JOLO004), Curing/Environment Monitoring (JOLO004A) and a Material Support Room (JOLO006).
- Joseph Lowe - Distribution Centre link (new tab) - click here.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
- Accessible toilet facilities are located close to the Civil Engineering Research Centre entrance.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located close to the Civil Engineering Research Centre entrance..
Opening Times (Civil Engineering and Research Centre - Term Time)
- Monday 09:00 - 12:30.
- Monday 13:30 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 13:30 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 12:30.
- Wednesday 13:30 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 12:30.
- Thursday 13:30 - 16:30.
- Thursday 09:00 - 12:30.
- Friday 09:00 - 12:30.
- Friday 13:30 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From the M25, turn off at junction 16 onto the M40 and follow this road onto the A40.
Continue along the A40 until you reach a roundabout and turn right onto the B483 and follow this to the end and turn left onto Hillingdon Road.
Then, following signs for Brunel University, turn left onto Kingston Lane. - There are site/campus car parks available on the university campus that require a permit or are pay and display. Blue Badge holders can park for free.
- From the M25, turn off at junction 16 onto the M40 and follow this road onto the A40.
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By Bus
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- There are several buses that run to Brunel University with a bus stop right outside the entrance to the university. The bus services that run are the U1, U2, U4, U5, U7, A10 and the 222.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is West Drayton which is approximately a 15 minute journey from Brunel University. From the station, U3, U5 or 222 buses or a taxi can take you to the university.
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Uxbridge Station which is approximately a 10 minute journey via the U1, U3, U4 or U7 bus services or taxi.
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Useful Links
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- Brunel University Finding Us.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01895 268268.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Support and Welfare Team are located in the Howell Building.
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01895 267100.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Living Reception is located on the ground floor of Concourse Hall.
- To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01895 265 265.
- Email: [email protected].
- The above contact details are for pre-application enquiries. For details of who to contact for other application enquiries, please visit the webpage above.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Tower C Car Park.
- The car park is located next to an entrance to Tower C and the Joseph Lowe Building.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 230cm x 470cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 5in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on South Loop Road.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There are various standard parking bays along South Loop Road, on either a surface of tarmac or gravel. The gravel bays vary slightly in size.
- Parking is free for permit holders and Blue Badge holders (in a designated bay).
- Non-permit holders are charged £1 per hour from 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday.
- Payment can be made via the RingGo app with location '33614' or at the machine accessed via a 13cm kerb with controls up to 120cm high.
Site/Campus Car Park (South Loop Road Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of Tower C, accessed via South Loop Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Joseph Lowe and Tower C.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 239cm x 463cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders, permit holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
- Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are not clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located on South Loop Road next to the car park.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- Payment can be made by phone.
- To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Joseph Lowe building.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Joseph Lowe building but it is visible.
- The nearest designated bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the Distribution Centre - Customer Entrance.
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Comments
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- The Blue Badge bay closest to the Distribution Centre has marked areas over 120cm to both sides (photograph 2).
- The other Blue Badge bay is 233cm by 430cm without any marked areas to the sides or rear (photograph 3).
- There is another marked Blue Badge bay that has since been partially built upon (photograph 4).
- The payment machine on South Loop Road is shown in photograph 6.
Outside Access (Civil Engineering and Research Centre Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp is 138cm (4ft 6in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located to the right as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).
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Comments
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- The ramp has evenly spaced non-slip strips along it.
- The step was blocked by building material at time of survey (March 2022).
- Signage on the door says there is no work after working hours / no solitary work.
Outside Access (Civil Engineering Research Centre - Materials Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the opposite side of the building to the Distribution Centre entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 122cm (4ft).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 62cm (2ft).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp is 150cm (4ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There is a dark mat after the first entrance door (photograph 4).
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There are lockers by the toilets which are 8cm to 118cm high.
- There is a kitchen worksurface, 92cm high with standard amenities by the toilets and lockers (photograph 6).
- There are first aid kits and an emergency defibrillator placed along the corridor within the Civil Engineering and Research Centre (photographs 11 and 12).
Accessible Toilet(s) (Civil Engineering Research Centre - Right Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located within the Civil Engineering Research Centre.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Civil Engineering Research Centre entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 284cm (4ft 11in x 9ft 4in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 114cm.
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Civil Engineering Research Centre)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located within the Civil Engineering Research Centre.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the Civil Engineering Research Centre entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
- There are 2 shared cubicles available.