Approach

This new build project which was Phase 2 of a major extension to Loughborough Hospital to provide improved health treatment and care for the community of Loughborough and the surrounding area.

Construction

The scheme was a traditional masonry construction with brick cladding. The project involved a high degree of mechanical and electrical content normally associated with specialty medical facilities. This included monitoring and diagnostic equipment, medical gases and IT equipment.

The project was undertaken within the confines of a live hospital environment that operated 24/7 and 365 days a year.

Contract Period: 70 weeks

Finished Build

The extension includes operating theatres, recovery wards, offices, dental suites, minor injuries unit, x-ray department, two fully fitted gymnasiums, main reception, medical records department, cafeteria, consulting rooms and accommodation.

“An extremely challenging project. A job well done, with time and effort put into the hospital contractor liaison.”

David Sharpe, Director
Leicester & Rutland Healthcare NHS Trust