Leading corporate services provider,NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS), has today unveiled a £500m framework agreement designed to help public sector organisations – including the NHS – decarbonise their estates. The new Decarbonisation of Estates framework agreement helps the NHS achieve its ambition of becoming the world’s first net zero
After two years in development, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust are well on their journey to net zero now the multi-technology decarbonisation scheme at The Christie Hospital has gone live. Delivering over £1m in annual energy cost savings and reducing the site’s carbon footprint by around 1,000 tonnes a year, this
Some projects require military style planning to ensure that work can be undertaken in short periods of access time, and this is absolutely the case at Milton Keynes Hospital where Ashe has been working on a £3.4m Salix funded project for Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (MKUH). In
A multi-million pound project to create state-of-the-art facilities to support mental health patients in Norfolk and Suffolk has achieved sectional completion for three new wards and gym facility. Service users, carers and staff have all been involved with the development of the new building to improve facilities for inpatient care
Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, has announced the completion of the new Barwell Medical centre, which is now open to the public. Located off High Street, Barwell, the state-of-the-art, two-storey facility replaces the outdated Jersey Way centre, addressing the increasing demand for modern healthcare services in the local community. Designed
NHS Property Services is excited to announce that we have received a resolution to grant from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets for the Whitechapel Road Life Sciences project. The project will revitalise a series of outdated buildings and empty sites in the area near the Royal London Hospital into
Morgan Sindall has completed work at Southlands Hospital’s new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), with phase two of the project in Shoreham, Sussex, handed over. The facility, which initially opened in October 2023, will now be able to deliver a wider range of vital healthcare services in the heart of the
Construction has commenced on an energy-efficient Community Diagnostics Centre in Hereford, which will provide a calming and reassuring environment for diagnostic imaging and testing. Designed by Architype and Medical Architecture for Wye Valley NHS Trust, and being constructed by Speller Metcalfe, the £18 million centre is part of a national
USW’s new Chiropractic Clinic, being built on Treforest Campus, has reached a major milestone with the completion of its main structure. Kier Construction, the contractors appointed to build the clinic, and USW hosted a ‘topping out ceremony’ to celebrate the progress of the project, as the building reached its highest
Kier has commenced construction on a new healthcare facility, which is a component of the University of Huddersfield’s National Health Innovation Campus. The ground-breaking ceremony saw in attendance University of Huddersfield deputy vice-chancellor Tim Thornton, Calderdale and Huddersfield National Health (NHS) Service Trust chief executive Brendan Brown, and more. The
Leading corporate services provider,NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS), has today unveiled a £500m framework agreement designed to help public sector organisations – including the NHS – decarbonise their estates. The new Decarbonisation of Estates framework agreement helps the NHS achieve its ambition of becoming the world’s first net zero national health service, reaching net zero by 2040 for the emissions the NHS controls directly. Work covered under the agreement includes internal and external wall insulation, ground source and air source heat pumps, electric heating solutions, photovoltaic systems, ventilation systems and lighting works as well as traditional works such as replacement of windows and doors, and solutions to tackle damp and mould in domestic properties. The framework agreement has been designed via extensive consultation with the public sector and Greener NHS leads. Importantly, it enables estates managers to create greater value by combining decarbonisation works with their backlog investment works to create cleaner, greener and more attractive estates. Anjub Ali, Senior Category Manager at NHS SBS commented: “With the announcement of over £1bn for public sector decarbonisation in 2024’s Budget, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero confirmed funding for the next wave of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. “This new framework agreement will support the delivery of the NHS’s ambition in ‘Delivering a Net Zero Health Service’ and is a response to the profound and growing threat to health posed by climate change. It is geared towards helping the NHS modernise and decarbonise aged assets and buildings throughout the public sector’s estates.” NHS SBS’s framework agreement allows for both further competition and direct award across seven geographical regions. Both public projects and domestic dwellings are in scope, and the framework agreement can be used by all NHS and wider public sector authorities, including local government and housing associations. Suppliers awarded to the framework agreement include both well-known multinationals and small and medium-sized enterprises. All have been assessed on their ability to reduce the environmental impact of service delivery through the use of ground-breaking equipment, decreased energy and fuel consumption, and the monitoring of data of retrofit projects. For more information about the Decarbonisation of Estates framework agreement contact the NHS SBS team at: sbs.hello@nhs.net. For more information about NHS SBS framework agreements click: Framework Agreements | NHS SBS Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
After two years in development, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust are well on their journey to net zero now the multi-technology decarbonisation scheme at The Christie Hospital has gone live. Delivering over £1m in annual energy cost savings and reducing the site’s carbon footprint by around 1,000 tonnes a year, this is a key project in the Trust’s sustainability aspirations, and puts them a step closer towards achieving the NHS target of net zero by 2040. The project was part funded by an £8m grant through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) to support the installation of a self-funding fully integrated energy solution comprising a unique blend of renewable technologies. Vital Energi have installed two air source heat pumps, 640 solar panels, which have been installed on roofs across the hospital to generate independent electricity for the site, and a 2MW battery energy storage system (BESS), where excess electricity can be stored for use at a later time. As well as enabling the site to maximise the use of onsite generation and help the hospital avoid import electricity at the most expensive times, the BESS will provide flexibility during times of high demand and help create a smart grid from which the local community will benefit. Energy efficiency measures have also been installed, including the upgrade of 3,000 lights to LED fittings, the replacement of aged steam infrastructure heating distribution with modern high efficiency low temperature hot water distribution, and optimisation and upgrades to the existing Building Energy Management Systems (BMS). Alex Beedle, Head of Estates at The Christie, said: “We are very pleased with the decarbonisation scheme. The reduction in carbon emissions is estimated to be around 10% of the total from our site and is a big step towards achieving our ambitions for net zero in accordance with NHS targets. We will also make significant savings on our energy bill year after year.” Phil Mottershead, Project Development Director at Vital Energi, said: “We are incredibly proud to help the Trust on their journey to net zero through the installation of low carbon technologies and futureproofed energy infrastructure at The Christie Hospital, which ensures that the Trust not only meets its sustainability goals but also operates with greater efficiency in the years to come. The Christie has been Vital Energi’s charity of choice for many years, making this project particularly close to our hearts as we support their mission to support the development of cancer prevention, treatment, research and education.” The project was delivered through the Carbon and Energy Fund Framework (CEF), which has been specifically created to facilitate energy infrastructure projects for public sector organisations. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Some projects require military style planning to ensure that work can be undertaken in short periods of access time, and this is absolutely the case at Milton Keynes Hospital where Ashe has been working on a £3.4m Salix funded project for Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (MKUH). In order to meet efficiency targets the hospital building, which was constructed in 1984, needed to replace its single glazed windows with thermally efficient double glazing. Many of the windows are on occupied hospital wards each with eight beds. Without the capacity to decant an entire ward to another space, the project has been undertaken in live wards with only the patients from the two beds nearest the windows being relocated during the works. Window of opportunity Contracts manager, Steve Cockram, explains the challenges on a project of this type: “We only got one day to cordon off each area to the safety and hygiene standards required by the hospital which takes around two hours. We then removed the existing windows, installed the new windows, clearing any debris and cleansing the area to high clinical hygiene standards ready for patients to move back into the bay by the end of the day.” A major challenge was upgrading the windows in the hospital’s shop. The shelving and refrigerators were all positioned against the windows which had to be moved from the working area, old windows removed, new windows installed, then all returned to their original positions, in one working day, whilst the shop remained open to the public. Steve continues: “Despite the best programming, it was inevitable that some wards would not be available as planned due to emergencies, therefore it was decided that all of the new windows would be ordered and stored within easy access of the site so that we could pivot quickly to work in another part of the building should access be denied.” This plan B approach made Ashe so efficient that the team actually shaved four weeks off the original schedule which was due to complete in mid-October. In total 456 windows, 22 doors and a curtain wall have been installed. Precision timing Extensive mechanical and electrical works have also been carried out providing new energy efficient air handling units (AHU) to ensure clean ventilation. The AHUs serve four of the main operating theatres at the hospital, so timescales were crucial in achieving theatre re-commissioning. The trust required three months’ notice for the start of the works to allow for closures to be communicated to staff, and operations to be scheduled appropriately. Each theatre was shut down for three weeks at a time, with the handover of each AHU and theatre allowing access into another theatre. Ashe adhered to these strict timescales and managed to complete the AHU works to operating theatres also ahead of programme. Ashe has also installed the services in preparation for the upgrade of the steam generation for the hospital’s autoclave sterilisation system. The works will enable the hospital to transition from gas-powered to an electrically-heated system, to make it more energy efficient. Careful co-ordination with the hospital was required so that one of the four main entrances could be closed for two days to allow use of a crane to access the plant room. Signage and barriers also had to be of a high standard. The project forms part of the hospital’s Greener Future plans having secured £4.8m of funding from the Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme which aims to reduce emissions from public sector buildings by 75%. The project was procured under the Pagabo Medium Works Framework. This is one of several healthcare projects Ashe is currently undertaking which includes creating a new community diagnostic centre in the heart of the city, for MKUH. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
A multi-million pound project to create state-of-the-art facilities to support mental health patients in Norfolk and Suffolk has achieved sectional completion for three new wards and gym facility. Service users, carers and staff have all been involved with the development of the new building to improve facilities for inpatient care at Hellesdon Hospital. The investment is the single largest capital investment ever to improve facilities at the Trust which will modernise inpatient mental health care and benefit service users, their families and carers, and staff. Construction of the new Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) mental health facility near Norwich is expected to welcome service users and staff at the end of January 2025. The new Rivers Centre wards will allow the Trust to provide modern, purpose-built environments and therapeutic space as well as additional capacity, providing an extra 15 beds for the Trust. This will help to reduce the use of out of area and independent sector placements for people living locally who need inpatient mental health care, treatment, and support. VINCI Building’s Regional Director, Paul Tumelty said: “At IHP our purpose is to contribute our skills and expertise to benefit and improve the lives of people that live and work in our communities. We are delighted that Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust gave us the opportunity to fulfil our purpose at the Rivers Centre and bring their vision to life for a state of the art facility to support mental health patients.” Katie Fenn, Senior Project Manager at VINCI Building said: “This project is an example of what can be achieved with the right planning, design, dedication and collaboration to create a centre that will impact positively on communities, businesses, and local people. “I am extremely proud of the team and our supply chain partners who have worked tirelessly on the new Rivers Centre, and I look forward to the buildings becoming a reality.” This investment will play a significant role in enhancing care for local people, recognising wherever possible people needing inpatient care should receive care in a facility as close to home as possible. The project consists of three new ward buildings, a purpose-built gym and a hub, which has been carefully designed to promote a feeling of community. This central area will house a main reception and café and will be the ‘heart’ of the development. The project has focused on ensuring a sustainable future, with electricity supplied from solar panels and heating via air source heat pumps. The new facility makes full use of the natural environment with the aim of providing a haven where both patients and staff can relax away from clinical areas. It is hoped that this will have a positive impact on everyone’s wellbeing, while also playing an important role in service users’ recovery. The project has been delivered by Integrated Health Projects (IHP), the joint venture between VINCI Building and Sir Robert McAlpine. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, has announced the completion of the new Barwell Medical centre, which is now open to the public. Located off High Street, Barwell, the state-of-the-art, two-storey facility replaces the outdated Jersey Way centre, addressing the increasing demand for modern healthcare services in the local community. Designed to accommodate the region’s growing population, the new medical centre will cater to a continuing rise in users over the next decade, and the building’s additional space has enabled a broader range of vital health services including physiotherapy, mental health support, and minor surgical procedures. The L-shaped facility now features 12 consulting rooms, a health promotion area, recovery spaces, and modern amenities, including 52 car parking spaces and six cycle racks. Constructed to BREEAM Excellent standards, the centre ensures long-term sustainability and energy efficiency. As part of G F Tomlinson’s commitment to the communities they serve, the project also saw the contractor source 70% Local Labour within 30 miles of site and the team worked closely with a neighbouring school for a variety of community activities, which included hosting a health and safety assembly alongside a site poster competition for pupils. They also supported the local LOROS Hospice with a Christmas tree collection initiative – which allows local residents to have their trees collected by volunteers, in return for a voluntary donation to the hospice. Adrian Grocock, Group Managing Director at G F Tomlinson, said: “To deliver this contemporary medical facility, which will significantly enhance access to vital healthcare services for the Barwell community, has been an honour. With our extensive experience in healthcare schemes, we understand the crucial role such facilities play in improving lives. Seeing this project come to fruition is a proud moment for our team.” Dr Mark Findlay, GP Partner at Barwell and Hollycroft Medical Centres, said: “We are very grateful to G F Tomlinson for their professionalism, community-minded approach, and unwavering support throughout this process. After 17 years of planning, we are thrilled to move into our new centre, through which we can now provide our patients and staff with the space and resources they deserve. We are located much closer to the local pharmacy, we’re on a bus route, and we have ample parking.” The project, which included the demolition of an unused brownfield site previously housing a vehicle workshop and warehouse, marks a significant step forward for healthcare provision in Barwell, ensuring the local community has access to essential medical services for years to come. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
NHS Property Services is excited to announce that we have received a resolution to grant from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets for the Whitechapel Road Life Sciences project. The project will revitalise a series of outdated buildings and empty sites in the area near the Royal London Hospital into a thriving life sciences district. The development will include five new and repurposed buildings, ranging from three to 13 stories. Allies and Morrison have designed three of these buildings, with Gibson Thornley responsible for the remaining two. Supported by Barts Health NHS Trust, Queen Mary University of London, the Greater London Authority, and the borough, this project will provide lab-enabled commercial workspaces, educational facilities, and new public spaces. The goal is to establish Whitechapel as a premier life sciences hub, offering adaptable, high-quality spaces for a variety of life sciences and public health organisations, from small start-ups to larger enterprises. The development also sits within the London Hospital Conservation Area and adjacent to several listed buildings characterised by their unique brickwork, fine detailing, decorative features and high level of craftsmanship which has been a key inspiration for our proposals. Some of this heritage is revitalised in the plan. The masterplan features all buildings with ground-floor public spaces, including community areas, retail, and outreach services. The success of the new plans is underpinned by an inclusive and contextual public realm, connecting with a complex mix of existing communities, businesses and institutions, while also providing an environment that is green, safe and climate resilient. The proposed transformation of these five vacant sites has been developed over a number of years through extensive engagement with the local community. Creating this much-needed space will not only deliver a new home for life sciences but also deliver many benefits such as: Adrian Powell, Director of Investment & Development Management at NHSPS, said: “We’re delighted that the Strategic Development Committee have approved our planning application which will create a new home for life sciences in Whitechapel. The approval of the planning application is the next step in delivering this long-held vision, which is shared with Queen Mary University of London, Barts NHS Health Trust, and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, and other stakeholders. “The proposals will regenerate a series of outdated buildings and empty sites around the Royal London Hospital and Queen Mary University, being the catalyst in creating a thriving life science cluster. The development will deliver a range of economic, health and social benefits for Tower Hamlets, including the creation of thousands of jobs, as well as attracting major investment into the UK’s life science sector.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Morgan Sindall has completed work at Southlands Hospital’s new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), with phase two of the project in Shoreham, Sussex, handed over. The facility, which initially opened in October 2023, will now be able to deliver a wider range of vital healthcare services in the heart of the local community. The project was procured via SCAPE, one of the UK’s leading procurement specialists, on behalf of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The work involved the strip-out and demolition of a previous structure, with the new facility housing four state-of-the-art ultrasound rooms, two dedicated echo treatment rooms, two lung function testing rooms, and a specialised gynaecological treatment area. The project also included the strategic reconfiguration of an existing X-ray section. Complementing these clinical spaces, the CDC incorporated various ancillary facilities such as waiting areas, cleaning stations, restrooms, a welcoming reception area, office spaces, and medical storage facilities. The new facility is part of the government’s scheme to deliver more community-based facilities. Statistics show patients have already benefited from over 7 million tests, checks and scans via CDC funding across England. Since opening, more than 60,000 patients have already been seen at Southlands CDC. As part of Morgan Sindall’s commitment to social value generation and upskilling the next generation of construction professionals, its team supported two local T-Level students during the construction activity. The team also arranged several trips for students from nearby Northbrook College to visit the project at various times throughout the development. Additionally, Morgan Sindall supported a work starter from the local area by employing them as an operative on site. To assist the team’s physical wellbeing, several health sessions were arranged to check on cholesterol, prostate cancer, thyroid testing and blood pressure. Guy Hannell, Area Director for Morgan Sindall in the Southern Home Counties, said: “The completion of phase two at Southlands Hospital’s new CDC marks a significant moment, as it will bring significant healthcare benefits to the local community. Having this state-of-the-art facility on their doorstep provides the people living and working in Shoreham with a high-quality diagnostic service that will help to better assess those in critical need while reducing waiting times. “The collaborative, innovative relationship that we’ve developed with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust and SCAPE has been central to this project’s success. In addition, at Morgan Sindall we’ve delivered numerous CDCs around the country and so have been able to leverage this expertise and experience on this project. This has ensured that the completed facility is tailored to the needs of patients, clinicians and stakeholders.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Construction has commenced on an energy-efficient Community Diagnostics Centre in Hereford, which will provide a calming and reassuring environment for diagnostic imaging and testing. Designed by Architype and Medical Architecture for Wye Valley NHS Trust, and being constructed by Speller Metcalfe, the £18 million centre is part of a national initiative to boost NHS diagnostic capacity by providing Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) in local communities across the country. By conveniently locating the new facility close to people’s homes, the service will be more accessible and reduce the need for hospital visits. It will also relieve capacity pressures and waiting times at hospital-based diagnostic facilities. Sustainable design using Passivhaus principles Alongside their expertise in healthcare design, the design team members were selected for their knowledge and experience in designing to Passivhaus standards. Passivhaus design standards combine principles such as high thermal efficiency, airtightness and mechanical heat recovery to reduce carbon emissions and greatly improve a building’s energy performance. This has the benefit of significantly reducing the operational costs of the building, providing long term savings to the NHS estate. These principles also provide a robust framework to easily achieve the Trust’s other sustainability targets, including exceeding the NHS Net Zero Carbon Building Standard and achieving a BREEAM Excellent rating. Effective spaces for staff and patients In consultation with a wide range of NHS stakeholders, the building’s internal spaces have been designed to meet the specific technical, and safety requirements of a cutting-edge diagnostic facility. Spaces for MRI, CT and X-ray imaging, which require protective shielding and heavy, vibration sensitive items of equipment, are located on the ground floor. This ensures an efficient structural engineering solution can be adopted, and it enables easy access for patients from the public waiting and reception area. Spaces for patients to consult with clinicians are provided on the first floor alongside the staff welfare facilities where generous views and natural daylight create a positive environment for wellbeing. Rooms are arranged using a set of standard templates, both for improved efficiency and so that the building can be easily (and cost-effectively) adapted to accommodate future changes to service requirements. Creating a patient journey that promotes wellbeing A double height atrium directs visitors towards the entrance with its bright, welcoming reception and waiting space. The atrium is defined by natural finishes and a large-scale artwork creating an internal landmark which aids orientation on the ground and first floors. This supports the use of simple and intuitive signage and wayfinding, removing unnecessary visual clutter, and enabling the interior to adopt a more familiar and less institutional character. The building’s interior has been designed with a calming palette of materials and finishes to support positive patient experiences, subtly comforting those who may otherwise be anxious about a diagnostic procedure. Attention has also been paid to details that create a high-quality workplace, to aid the recruitment and retention of NHS staff. A distinctive identity with lasting purpose Externally, a black standing-seam metal cladding has been selected as the primary material for the elevations. This provides a contemporary interpretation of the local industrial context, whilst creating a distinct identity which aids navigation to the site. As visitors approach the diagnostic centre, softer timber details become apparent within the outside canopy, and the window/door reveals. Vertical timber cladding elements beneath the canopy frame the main entrance providing a clear destination. All materials have been selected for their longevity and their ability to age well as part of a holistic sustainability strategy. Mark Barry, Director at Architype, said: “It is very exciting to be constructing another public building and further improving services in our local city, following a 3-year period innovation in the healthcare sector working alongside Medical Architecture” Mark Nugent, Associate Director at Medical Architecture, said: “This building reflects the collaborative approach of the client, contractor and the design team members, who have all strived towards the shared ambition of a more sustainable development approach, which has the potential to reduce revenue costs, as well as carbon, across the whole NHS estate.” Alan Dawson, Strategy and Planning Officer at Wye Valley NHS Trust, said: “Our patients deserve the highest quality care, and this centre will be instrumental in speeding up the diagnosis of illnesses like cancer and heart disease to ensure they are treated more quickly. There’s no doubt that the new centre will lead to improved patient experience and outcomes and will contribute to shorter waits for people from Herefordshire and beyond.” Adrian Speller, Director at Speller Metcalfe, said: “The new facility will usher in a new level of diagnostic service for Herefordshire and will mean a reduced risk of cancellations and it will deliver a more personalised experience for patients by providing a single point of access to a range of services in the community” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
USW’s new Chiropractic Clinic, being built on Treforest Campus, has reached a major milestone with the completion of its main structure. Kier Construction, the contractors appointed to build the clinic, and USW hosted a ‘topping out ceremony’ to celebrate the progress of the project, as the building reached its highest point. Set to be completed in spring 2025, the clinic will replace the current facility at the William Price Business Park, bringing together all learning, teaching and practical elements on to the same site for the first time since USW’s Master of Chiropractic (MChiro) degree course started in 1997. Designed by a team of architects from Cardiff-based Stride Treglown, the 975 sqm, two-storey building will include 26 treatment rooms, DXA (bone density) and ultrasound scan rooms, a seminar room and support spaces for students and colleagues, among many more facilities. Quantum CLS, a project management and quantity surveying consultancy based in Cardiff, are also working on the project as cost consultants on its commercial matters. Quantum CLS employ several USW graduates who are actively engaged in the build and are providing essential support to the project team. It is being constructed with sustainability at the heart of the design to ensure that the building is as resilient and energy efficient as possible, supporting USW’s goal to becoming carbon neutral by 2040. This includes installing solar panels and developing a Blue / Green roof – a flat roof that stores rainwater and allows it to be dispersed slowly into the drain network, keeping the building cool as well as supporting wildlife. The Clinic building has now been weatherproofed, using a steel framing system and specialist cladding, and its windows have been installed. This will allow Kier to progress with the internal works, including the putting up internal walls, full mechanical and electrical installation and LED lighting. Mark Milton, USW Chief Operating Officer, said: “USW is very proud of this development. Our Chiropractic Clinic is a very successful educational institute, teaching close to 100 students a year the essential skills and knowledge to be a good, caring practitioner. “These students come from around the world to study with us and yet the 25,000 treatments they offer in a year primarily support the local community. The value offered by this new facility will be immeasurable in providing a modern, integrated, fit-for-purpose study environment. Our construction partners, Kier, have been great in the way that they have worked with us in delivering a good build and safely managing a complex site on an active university campus.” Jason Taylor, regional director at Kier Construction Western & Wales, said: “The completion of the main structure marks a significant milestone for this project and is one we are incredibly proud to have reached. We are thrilled to be continuing our relationship with the University of South Wales, having previously delivered the Sport Park in Pontypridd.” Jaren Cervantes, a second year Civil Engineering student at USW, undertook a two-month placement with Kier over the summer, which involved ensuring work was being done safely, on schedule and according to design drawings. As part of this, he completed progress reports on the work by each subcontractor, tracked deliveries, and ensured safety signage and fencing was in place around the site to help prevent accidents. He said: “I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Kier on site. Everyone, from the project team to subcontractors, were very welcoming, helpful and happy to answer my questions. It was very insightful as I was able to watch the building’s progress and gain a deeper understanding of how the construction process works.” The Clinic is expected to welcome new patients from summer 2025 Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Kier has commenced construction on a new healthcare facility, which is a component of the University of Huddersfield’s National Health Innovation Campus. The ground-breaking ceremony saw in attendance University of Huddersfield deputy vice-chancellor Tim Thornton, Calderdale and Huddersfield National Health (NHS) Service Trust chief executive Brendan Brown, and more. The facility, named the Emily Siddon Building, will span 6,800m² and is positioned near Huddersfield’s centre. Set to open by the end of next year, it will provide diagnostic services and foster the growth of local businesses. The Community Diagnostic Centre on the ground floor, a collaborative effort with Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, will offer an array of diagnostic tests, including MRI and CT scans, for the community. Architect AHR has designed the building to house clinical teaching facilities on its upper floors, also in partnership with the trust. These will support new courses in areas such as Diagnostic Radiography, directly linked to the work of the Community Diagnostic Centre. The collaboration extends to other partners for additional programmes, including a course in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy. The Emily Siddon Building will further serve as a Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centre, providing an environment for local entrepreneurs, startups, and organisations. This initiative is backed by financial support from the West Yorkshire mayor and Combined Authority through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Kier aims to construct the building to achieve Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology Excellent standards and secure WELL Platinum certification. Last month, Kier was included in Wessex Water’s Capital Delivery Partner Framework for Asset Management Period 8. “Kier begins construction on University of Huddersfield’s healthcare facility” was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
