Liverpool University Foundation Hospitals needed to convert a former medical records storage area into a fully operational ward at Broadgreen Hospital. Working alongside DAY Architects and contractor City Build, we provided full technical detailed designs for the building services.
Our designs covered everything from specialist hospital-grade ventilation and heating systems to energy efficient systems, ensuring the new ward met the exacting standards required for patient care.
Completed in September 2025, this refurbishment showcases our ability to adapt quickly to new sites whilst maintaining the rigorous standards healthcare facilities demand.
CLIENT: Liverpool University Foundation Hospitals NHS Trust
LOCATION: Liverpool
SERVICES: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
RIBA STAGES: 4-5
Client Objectives
The hospital had identified a former medical records storage area that, with careful refurbishment, could be transformed into a much-needed additional ward. The space needed to meet stringent healthcare standards whilst integrating seamlessly with the hospital’s existing infrastructure.
The client required a partner who could navigate the complexities of working within an active hospital environment, where disruption needed to be minimised and safety standards couldn’t be compromised. The client needed full technical design services through to RIBA Stage 4, along with ongoing site supervision to ensure the work met their exacting requirements. The hospital also wanted to establish relationships with consultants who understood the unique challenges of healthcare environments and could work collaboratively with their existing project team.
Our Solution
This was our first project on this particular site, which meant understanding entirely new infrastructure systems and establishing working relationships with the project team from scratch. Our team embraced the opportunity to demonstrate our adaptability and collaborative approach.
We worked closely with DAY Architects and City Build throughout the design process, ensuring our mechanical and electrical systems integrated perfectly with the architectural design and construction methodology. Using Revit to careful design the coordination of al the services in the space. Our comprehensive design approach covered every aspect of the ward’s technical requirements, from the fundamentals of power and lighting through to the sophisticated environmental controls essential for patient comfort and clinical effectiveness.
The design elements included:
- Lighting and power systems tailored for healthcare environments
- New air handling unit plant installation on the roof
- Full compliance with Healthcare Technical Memorandum (HTM) standards
- Heating and cooling systems for year-round patient comfort
- Ventilation systems meeting clinical air quality requirements
- Water supply infrastructure for medical and domestic use
- Medical gas installations
- Drainage solutions
The Outcome
The project was successfully completed in September 2025, transforming an underused storage area into a fully functional ward that will serve patients for decades to come. Our ability to quickly adapt to a new site and build effective working relationships proved invaluable, setting the foundation for potential future collaborations with the team. The new ward now operates to the highest healthcare standards, with all mechanical and electrical systems performing exactly as designed.
