NHS — New Build Adult Acute Unit

Client

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Value

£100m

Design and construction of two state-of-the-art, 54-bed adult acute care units in Chesterfield and Derby to enhance county mental health services. These modern, sustainable facilities addressed clinical and patient needs.

Patient-centric design and sustainable construction.

We prioritised patient and staff input from the start to ensure these facilities met the highest standards of care and comfort.

Engagement with clinical staff and service users helped shape a design that is compliant with building regulations and Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs) while being tailored for daily functionality.

Our understanding of NHS demands, including catering to a growing population and those who are vulnerable or have diverse needs, was also key.

The project, delivered using modern methods of construction, emphasises sustainability.

It created spaces with dedicated patient gardens and external therapeutic areas to promote holistic healing environments.

Collaborative and robust cost and project management.

We fostered close collaboration with the client, NHS staff, and contractors, maintaining clear communication to navigate the complexities of active hospital sites.

Weekly reviews and NEC3 Option C management ensured prompt issue resolution. Amid hyperinflation, we agreed on a project price that safeguarded the budget. We managed cost pressures by regularly updating plans and informing the client.

Value engineering and thorough validation ensured the best value.

Ultimately, we agreed on the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) within budget.

Now, nearly two years into the project, we are successfully delivering the new build on schedule and within budget.

Testimonial

Testimonial

“The relationship feels more of a collaboration than a traditional client/supplier. You always feel they have you and your project’s best interests at the core of everything they do.”

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