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The project consisted of a 55-bed renovation and vertical expansion.

CMB were awarded the M&E contract for the Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd Health Care Relocation Project back in January and began work in March. This project will see Cardiff University’s School of Healthcare Sciences located on a single site for the first time since its inception and will provide an increased number of teaching and immersive educational spaces for students and teachers alike. The development involves the refurbishment of 2 buildings which will be used to accommodate the school’s new teaching and practical spaces and will include the addition of new offices, meeting rooms, practical rooms for the development and assessment of physical skills, communication booths, a simulation suite based on a realistic hospital ward setting, student study and breakout spaces and additional welfare facilities including a living suite and garden spaces. All existing MEP services have been stripped out completely and CMB are now installing a new heating system including boilers, heat recovery units and radiators in block 2 and boilers and radiators in block 4. New air conditioning systems are being installed in both buildings by our in-house specialist CMB Renewables to serve larger simulation and training rooms along with LAN and IT rooms. We are also installing a complete compressed air and central vacuum system for medical gas and suction simulation and training purposes. Externally, we will be installing new water mains and gas mains to block 2 and a new gas mains to block 4. Professor David Whitaker, Head of the School of Healthcare Sciences for Cardiff University, commented on the development saying: “What the past few years has proved is that, as a School community, we tackle challenges wholeheartedly and successfully. The contribution of our staff and students to the pandemic was nothing short of outstanding; with students deployed to work in our embattled NHS and staff providing essential training for NHS workers. This ambitious redevelopment project will give us a bespoke facility that will ensure we continue to help students become the best possible healthcare professionals.” More information and images on this project update available in the link below. ➡ https://lnkd.in/egW9xs6P #healthcare #cardiffuniversity #nhs #mechanicalengineering #electricalengineering #construction

👷♂️ 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫? 👷♀️ With many cities seeing rapid population growth across the US, some cities are experiencing a strain on their health services. In response, new healthcare projects, like the one discussed in this article, are emerging across the US. During my years speaking with top talent, I've found that individuals with experience on projects like the one detailed below attract the most interest from my clients, even when my clients don't specialize in healthcare construction. Well, why is this? From my experience, three common reasons usually help explain this. 1. The first being that healthcare construction projects, are widely considered among the most challenging projects in commercial construction. The most challenging projects often attract the most skilled & competent construction professionals. Hence why firms are so interested in speaking with them. 2. Versatility! The ground-up construction process applied on healthcare projects (hospitals, medical offices, rehab centers) can be extended to other commercial projects (high rises, hotels, and schools). This allows for a smooth transition of healthcare construction professionals onto other projects. However, this doesn't apply to those without healthcare construction experience, as healthcare projects adhere to some of the strictest protocols and legislation in construction, causing them to require individuals with such experience. 3. Thirdly, to work on challenging projects (like healthcare projects), you need to enjoy applying your skills, developing your knowledge, and challenging your experience. This passion expressed by many healthcare construction professionals allows them to adapt quickly to new construction processes and working environments. These three core reasons make healthcare construction professionals very employable. Aside from this I feel a special mention must be given to the individuals who operate on these projects. Their commitment to the construction process helps support the development of facilities that support those most in need in society. Fair play to you all!

Here is a reply to me from the Minister for Health’s Office advising that the long awaited procurement of the 42 bed medical project should be completed in Q1 2024 with a view of going to construction towards the end of 2024. HEA-MO-00671-2024 12th February 2024 ‎ ‎Dear Cllr. Walsh, ‎ Thank you for your recent correspondence concerning the provision of a new 42-bed medical block and theatre suite at SUH. The delivery of health capital projects is a dynamic process, subject to the successful completion of the various project approval stages in line with the newly published Infrastructure Guidelines and also taking into account market response noting recent and current labour market and wider macroeconomic dynamics. The proposals for additional beds for Sligo University Hospital are noted against recent progress where 1,126 acute beds have been opened across the country since 2020. This represents more acute hospital beds delivered than in any comparable period since the HSE was established. A service need for additional bed capacity was identified in Sligo University Hospital and an additional 42-bed project is underway. The project will deliver 2 x 21 bed wards, single en-suite rooms with ancillary accommodation. Planning permission and fire certifications have been received for the project. Essential enabling works to facilitate the provision of a new Ward Block including a car park are under construction and nearing completion. The 42 bed project is out for tender. Tenders for the project are expected back by end Q1 2024. A review of the tender options will take place following their submission, and the preferred tender offered the contract in line with established procedures. Following awarding of the contract, it is anticipated construction will commence in Q3 2024 with an estimated construction timeline of 30 months. https://lnkd.in/e-VZxn9H

With apologies to my dear friend Holly Gotfredson CSI, CDT, WBE certified who posted this same amazing project earlier this morning, here it is again! Projects like this one should be shared, am I right? Feel free to share this particular post as often as you like! :-) This one popped for me personally for a couple reasons. For one, there's this (from the article)... "City officials emphasize that SPARC will be a “first-of-its-kind” endeavor. Upon completion, SPARC will demonstrate an unprecedented model for education and job training by creating pipelines between New York City public schools and the life sciences, healthcare sector, and public health industry, a press release stated. The NYCEDC estimates that SPARC will create 15,000 jobs—including 12,000 construction and 3,100 permanent jobs in the life sciences sector—and yield a total $42 billion in economic impact." Secondly, it's being done by big time ARCAT user Skidmore Owings & Merrill (SOM). I had the privilege of meeting Ben Caldwell, AIA, an architect/specifier in SOM's New York offices a couple years ago at CSI's National Conference. Here's what Ben had to say as it relates to ARCAT... "I tell our Design teams...when looking for building materials, please don't just conduct a random search on the internet. Go to the ARCAT website, it's a great place to start your building product research." Architect / Specifier friends - there's no easier way to find all of the building materials information you need to make informed decisions Building Materials friends - there's no easier, more cost effective manner of being considered and ultimately chosen for commercial construction projects #askanyarchitect Seriously, as you're chasing architects in the hopes they'll someday include your products in their projects, they're already sourcing your type of products on ARCAT. Every hour of every day. Yes, sometimes the best thing you can do to drive project activity is also the easiest thing you can do. #aia #architects #csi #specifiers #digitalmarketing #arcat #constructionmarketing #buildingmaterials #askanyarchitect https://lnkd.in/gwepj5S6

🏗️💡 Exciting News in Construction Technology: Offsite Manufacturing Revolutionizing MEP Systems! 💡🏗️ I'm thrilled to share insights into a game-changing approach reshaping the construction industry: Offsite Manufacturing for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems. 🌟 Traditionally, MEP installation has been a time-consuming and labor-intensive process, prone to delays and logistical challenges. However, the adoption of offsite manufacturing techniques is revolutionizing how MEP systems are designed, fabricated, and installed. Here's why it's making waves: 🚀 Increased Efficiency: Offsite manufacturing allows for simultaneous fabrication and construction activities, slashing project timelines and accelerating delivery. 🛠️ Improved Quality: Fabricating MEP components in a controlled factory environment ensures precision, consistency, and reliability, leading to higher-quality installations. 💰 Cost Savings: By reducing onsite labor requirements, minimizing material waste, and optimizing project scheduling, offsite manufacturing delivers significant cost savings over traditional methods. 🌱 Enhanced Sustainability: Offsite manufacturing promotes sustainable construction practices by minimizing environmental impact, optimizing material usage, and reducing construction waste. 🔧 Streamlined Installation: With pre-fabricated MEP components ready for onsite installation, construction teams benefit from smoother workflows, fewer disruptions, and enhanced safety. As the construction industry continues to evolve, embracing innovative technologies like offsite manufacturing for MEP systems is essential for staying competitive, delivering projects on time and budget, and meeting the demands of modern construction projects. 💼 Let's embrace this exciting trend together and revolutionize the way we build for a brighter, more efficient future! 💪 https://lnkd.in/dAQ9rTvi #ConstructionTechnology #OffsiteManufacturing #MEPSystems #Innovation #Sustainability #Efficiency #BuildingBetterTogether 🏗️💡

Final construction phase begins on Limerick hospital facility

While much of the focus in the #MMC market has been around its use case in housing, the uses and benefits of modular construction are wide ranging, as this article from Bisnow shows. The HSE is moving forward with a 4 year, €325m plan to expand hospital capacity across the country, using modular buildings as the driving force behind these expansions. This is a strong vote of confidence in the quality of #MMC and underlines how the industry is now at the forefront of innovation in the winder construction and manufacturing sectors. However, as in any growing industry, caution must be exercised to ensure firms do not overestimate future forecasts to avoid facing difficulties down the line. See how Clerkin Consulting can help your business today 👉 https://lnkd.in/drDzCjJ4