Royal Stoke Hospital

Client:

Portakabin Group

Build Type:

Modular

Value:

£2.2m

Size:

2180 m2

Introduction

We were pivotal in supplying M&E services to Royal Stoke Hospital. The project comprised a 64-bed ward with additional support facilities spread over 2 levels, with the goal of providing more beds to suit demand in the locality and crucially equip the hospital during the pressures of the winter season.

Challenge

The immediate requirement of new hospital facilities and the late inception of the project in the year led to a condensed design period to still meet the programme goals. The challenge for Charleson was to provide an M&E services design within a very short timeframe to meet target dates for site installation.

The existing services infrastructure, including water, heating, and electricity were all to be utilised for new system connections, making coordination with the hospital trust a top priority.

The adjacent hospital site would remain active during the construction process. Upfront planning for the likes of material deliveries to minimise disruption to the active hospital and maintaining high levels of health and safety throughout was important. All these factors meant close collaboration with site teams and other building trades were key to ensure a successful project delivery.

Solution

The 2-storey building consists of multiple 4 bed bay wards with adjoining en suites. Clean and dirty utility rooms, staff rest and refreshment spaces, WC’s and offices make up the additional support facilities.

A new standalone plant room was created housing an air handling unit, water heaters, heating pumps and BMS panel. The use of 3D coordination software enabled an efficient design and drawing process. This design incorporated allowances for a potential like for like plant room suitable for any future expansion.

Overall, the services included ventilation, heating and cooling, public health systems, medical gases, power, lighting, security, data and building management systems to meet HTM requirements.

Result

A new modular ward building was created with fully commissioned mechanical and electrical services all within a 4-month period. The construction was fully conditioned, and temperature controlled to HTM standards. The client and project team were delighted with the building result.