Dale Kenyon’s Post

📅 Throwback Thursday 📅 One of the biggest challenges we faced on our Critical Care Unit project at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was how to construct the new 60-bed critical care facility over and above the existing and fully operational two-storey theatre block.   To do this, we constructed a unique steel frame structure around the footprint of the existing theatre building for the new floors to rest on. We then built a temporary platform at one side of the building and split the structure into eight sections. As each section was built it was then slid progressively out over the existing building.   Once the progressive steel slide was completed it then had to be moved vertically. The structure was lowered down three metres on thirty-two different jacks and fixed to the steel around the perimeter, with accuracy and precision being crucial throughout. Watch our progressive roof slide in action: https://bit.ly/44mp4ah Find out more about this state-of-the-art project: https://bit.ly/3JH5xIb #BuildingTogetherUnlockingPotential #healthcare

Both #HousingPartnerships and #PropertyServices have been successful gaining a place on the NHS SBS Decarbonisation of Estates Framework! Lot 1- Decarb of Non-domestic properties, North of England Lot 2- Decarb of domestic properties, North of England and Midlands The framework will run for 4 years and include works to decarbonise NHS properties. #frameworksuccess #decarbonisation

Construction is underway on the new Mount Barker Hospital, a $320.8 million project that is set to triple inpatient capacity and give locals more options for healthcare closer to home. 💓 Enabling works have started for the project including a range of temporary buildings, civil and services infrastructure provisions and car park alterations. Construction company Built has been appointed to the project after successfully delivering the new Emergency Department onsite in 2023. Once completed, the new facility will triple current inpatient capacity at Mount Barker and District Soldier’s Memorial Hospital from 34 to 102 beds.

A unique and fantastic evening discussing the New Hospital Programme with NHS, HMG and Industry collegues. The conversation gravitated to how enterprise working can unlock lots of the answers to the big industry problem statements, such as improving sustainability, skills, productivity, investment, outcomes and profitability.

When designing, building & ops set up at new hospitals it’s crucial to draw inspiration from global success stories. Kudos to the New Midland Metro Hospital, showcasing patient-centric design & seamless communication between medical facilities and departments—key elements for a modern, effective healthcare system As the UK embarks on these transformative projects, let’s learn from successful regions. The UAE's exemplary healthcare infrastructure in Dubai & Abu Dhabi, demonstrates structures that work. These systems prioritize efficiency, collaboration, and patient outcomes—a benchmark for any new build. Instead of reinventing the wheel, why not turn to companies with proven expertise? Forte-Healthcare's been a trusted leader with a footprint for success in the GCC for over 23 years, delivering, building & setting up operations in hospitals and clinics, facilities that don’t just function but thrive. With a wealth of experience in designing, building, & operating world-class healthcare facilities, Forte-Healthcare can bring that expertise to the UK It’s time to invest wisely, build smarter, and create hospitals that truly serve their purpose. www.forte-healthcare.com #GlobalHealthcare #HospitalDesign #ForteHealthcare #InnovationInCare

🚧 Refining Early-Phase Budgeting for Better Outcomes The Richmond Hospital rebuild highlights the challenges of managing large-scale construction projects. Initially estimated at $861M, costs have risen to $1.959B—a 127% increase—with completion now expected in 2033, two years later than planned. Such adjustments emphasize the importance of accurate early-phase budgeting. DHARAMetrics equips teams with data-driven insights, helping to anticipate costs and timelines with greater precision. By leveraging historical benchmarks, we aim to support more efficient, transparent decision-making for projects of all sizes. Let’s build smarter together. https://lnkd.in/g6fbDWsE #ConstructionBudgeting #DHARAMetrics

😱 Can you believe this is a modular facility? Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is becoming increasingly adopted in the NHS, thanks to the enhanced speed of delivery it can offer. But did you know that modular facilities can also be procured via flexible financial solutions? Take a look at the work we did alongside modular specialists McAvoy, where we implemented the finance solution for 2 no. 48-bed ward facilities for Good Hope Hospital and Heartlands Hospital, part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gViN-uMC If you’re wondering what a modular facility *really* looks like… scroll no further👇 #modularconstruction #healthcareconstruction #procurement

New backlog maintenance figures from NHS England show the effect of starving NHS of vital capital - NHS Confederation chief executive Matthew Taylor warns that the new NHS estates returns are cause for significant concern with the NHS crying out for essential capital investment. “These new figures are deeply worrying and demonstrate just how much the NHS is crying out for vital capital investment. As Lord Darzi pointed out, the health service has been starved of capital funding for more than a decade and the result is an NHS estate that is in desperate need of extensive repairs – particularly those trusts who have issues with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (raac). “The cost to eradicate backlog maintenance has risen to £13.8 billion, more than the £13.6 billion total cost of running the entire NHS estate. Time and again capital funding pots have been raided to prop up deficits which stemmed from a decade of underinvestment.” Read more 👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/ec79WEiK

New backlog maintenance figures shows effect of starving NHS of vital capital - responding to the latest NHS England Estates Returns Information Collection Summary data for 2023/24, Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said: “These new figures are deeply worrying and demonstrate just how much the NHS is crying out for vital capital investment. As Lord Darzi pointed out, the health service has been starved of capital funding for more than a decade and the result is an NHS estate that is in desperate need of extensive repairs – particularly those trusts who have issues with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (raac). “The cost to eradicate backlog maintenance has risen to £13.8 billion, more than the £13.6 billion total cost of running the entire NHS estate. Time and again capital funding pots have been raided to prop up deficits which stemmed from a decade of underinvestment." Read more here 👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/ejf9DU-q

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust and Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust announce £65 million EPR contract Story: https://lnkd.in/eiRgWe3A