A dated administrative and storage space within a busy NHS hospital has been transformed into a modern, fully-equipped urology ward. Working closely with the hospital estates team and architects, we worked through RIBA Stages 2 to 6 with the client. Our team developed and implemented comprehensive mechanical and electrical designs that brought the space up to current healthcare standards. The project involved a complete structural strip-out and rebuild, incorporating essential medical services including medical gas systems and modern nurse call facilities.
CLIENT: Aintree Hospital
VALUE: £1.4m
LOCATION: Liverpool, Merseyside
SERVICES: Mechanical & Electrical Design
RIBA STAGES: 2 to 6
CLIENT OBJECTIVES
The hospital needed to expand their urology department to meet growing patient demands. The existing space, previously used for administrative functions and storage, required a complete overhaul to create a clinical environment suitable for patient care. The transformation needed to align with current healthcare building regulations and create a ward that would serve both staff and patients effectively. The project demanded careful planning to ensure all essential medical services were properly integrated while maintaining the structural integrity of the building.
OUR SOLUTION
Our team provided comprehensive mechanical and electrical design services through RIBA Stages 2 to 6. Beginning with a complete strip-out back to the building’s brick structure, we designed new systems including medical gas infrastructure, specialist bed head services, and a modern nurse call system. The work encompassed a full electrical rewire to support the increased power demands of a clinical setting. We conducted regular site inspections during the installation phase to ensure all systems were implemented to specification and met healthcare compliance standards. Throughout the project, we worked hand-in-hand with the hospital estates team to minimise disruption to adjacent departments.
Our design services included:
- A complete strip out, rewire and containment of electricals
- Distribution board replacements
- Data & infrastructure
- Lights and lighting controls
- Fire alarm
- Nurse call
- Access control & security
THE OUTCOME
The new urology ward is now fully operational, providing a modern clinical environment for patient care. The space has been successfully transformed from its previous administrative function into a fully-equipped medical facility that meets all current healthcare standards and provides an improved experience for both patients and staff.
