A decade of critical projects, completed together
For the last ten years, Morgan Sindall Construction has been delivering a variety of projects across the James Paget estate.
This has included everything from structural surveys right through to a large scale day case theatre extension. Our Intelligent Solutions approach means that we identify the customer need and then bring the best solution. Read our snapshot of projects as well as watching a short film about the partnership:
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One of the biggest projects the Trust had ever undertaken was the vertical extension of the hospital to create a new day case operating theatre. The new complex includes three operating suites, trolley bays, ward areas, waiting recovery areas, main entrance, reception and theatre staff change areas. In addition, the team also upgraded some of the existing main theatres, all in a live environment. The extension was suspended over an existing ward and right in between the children's ward and cancer care wards, As well as regular communication and privacy and dignity hoarding, the team installed temporary ventilation systems to protect the vulnerable patients on these wards throughout the build.
On time and budget, 9/10 satisfaction
A critical, ongoing project where our teams have designed and delivered a completely unique, structural support system for the RAAC planks across the hospital. The innovative timber design that is 70% faster than steel frame alternatives being delivered across other health, education and commercial estates. The works take two days (in most areas) and are done in small areas made free by the Trust, so the team have to be flexible around hospital activity. You can read more here.
In August 2020, our team were asked to construct an extension to the existing Emergency Department to create additional space in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, funding restrictions meant this needed to be in place by December 2020. This meant the only viable solution was a modular method of construction. We immediately brought our chosen modular supplier to the design from day one to ensure longer lead items within the build could start being developed.
With the ED being at the front of the hospital, and blue light access for ambulances to park right outside, it was key the new install was quick. By opting for the modular route, we completed a large proportion of the works offsite and installed the units in just two days, ready for the bespoke fit out.
On time and budget, 10/10 satisfaction
An internal alteration to the hospital's ambulatory care department including an extension to the staff car park. It was split into five phases in order to work around the live hospital environment and keep circulation areas active. We used a carefully positioned crane to lift new AHU equipment on to roof and pumped concrete through long hoses fixed in the corridors so that no wards had to be shut down.
The complete refurbishment of two operational theatres at the theatre (carried out in the first COVID lockdown), which included the conversion of space into a new equipment, clinical and prosthetic store, installation of a steel frame for specialist operating lights, as well as structural support for the room, and the creation of new conventional operating theatre space for the hospital.
In order to deliver a new MRI unit for the hospital, and meet the challenging deadlines, the team identified and implemented a modular solution.
This unit had to be lifted into place on the north side of the hospital, externally, with careful provisions in place to ensure blue light access remained in place throughout the install.
The conversion of the old A&E into an emergency paediatrics department, which also included the erection of a new first floor steel gantry using a spider crane to gain courtyard access (pictured). Complete strip out and replacement of MEP services, with every single material hand carried through the live hospital under supervision. AHU's were then installed onto the steel gantry with new electrical supplies, UPS and IPS back up systems. This project has been extended to do a new mental health suits so the works are ongoing.
The refurbishment of Ophthalmic Theatre 8 (eye clinic), carried out across three floors, and the installation of an AHU on the roof. The project was delivered right at the heart of the live hospital and co-oridnation with the clinical leads of the neighbouring wards was vital in ensuring works were programmed around the activity and sensitively carried out. Specialist openings were created to get plant into the roof plant room and we removed office space to increase waiting areas, and installed a steel frame for new operation lights next door in theatre 9.
The refurbishment and remodelling the existing X-Ray room including the removal of the existing machine, complete refurbishment of the suite and then installation of new X-Ray equipment.
With the suite being locked in the heart of the hospital, all construction materials had to be hand carried in and out of the hospital. Works were carried out directly under live operational theatres, so sensitive and flexible working patterns were required at all times. The team also installed lead lining, steel frame to carry the 360 degree X-Ray equipment and a new AHU in the courtyard, which was hand excavated to form a level installation area.
The refurbishment of the current live theatre 6 to create a new state of the art environment for operations. The team installed a new steel frame to carry the specialist operating light and medical gas equipment. It also included RAAC works with the new equipment steel frame also acting as support for the roof. after doing theatre 7 we redesigned the structural steel for theatre, making it easier and quicker to install.
