Haematology and Immunology Laboratories, Gartnavel

Project

• Construction value: £5.5m
• Modern research facility extending over 2,500m²
• 4 storey new build laboratories.
• Refurbishment of one floor of an existing building.

The approach

• Provision of pre and post contract cost management.
• Life cycle cost management.
• Preparation of grant applications.

The challenges

• Cost planning to reflect a highly serviced future proof building.
• Complicated infrastructure and groundworks challenges.
• Adequate cost allowances for refurbishment element of project.

Outcome

• Robust cost plan that achieves client’s aspirations.
• Complimentary building to the existing adjacent Scottish National Blood Transfusion laboratories.