To ensure safety and minimise disturbance to the nearby Hospital Nursery, we undertook several actions. This involved relocating the nursery’s playground to a different area, away from our construction site. Additionally, we implemented protective measures like installing sturdy fencing around our construction zone. These measures effectively segregate our construction activities from the rest of the hospital, reducing the potential for disruptions to both the nursery and other hospital operations during our work.

During the design development process, we collaborated closely with the Trust’s Estates and Capital Teams, as well as the RAAC Project Team and clinicians. Our objective was to efficiently establish a clear brief and accommodation schedule. Once these were agreed upon, our in-house design team created multiple options for the Trust to evaluate. We provided them with comprehensive cost and schedule information for each option, highlighting what could realistically be achieved within the Trust’s predefined budget limit. We implemented a series of Design Development Workshops with the Trusts Project Team, including clinicians and Authorised Persons for Fire and Infection Control to develop the detailed design.

To accommodate the site levels, we created a chamfered module that fits within the excavated area for the basement. This module serves as a housing for certain ICU-related plant equipment and machinery.